Ochils 2000s
Updated: 2010-09-01
Seriously - do you have to do your own publicity these days? Where's Shane when you need him?
Two club runners (and one ex-club runner) ran the Ochils last Saturday. Dave Godfree and Andy Kitchin finished in 3 hours 4 minutes and 3 hours twenty minutes respectively on a day where conditions were favourable and the two year old course record was broken. I'd love to write about their race, but sadly I was a few miles away (though still running in the same event).
My day started with a bit of a scramble to locate all my gear, Eventually I managed to pull it together but couldn't find any gels. There is no way that I could complete the Ochils without food so I managed to find a few cereal bars which I stuffed in my backpack. Moral - organise your stuff together the night before an event.
I hadn't trained for distance much so I started off slowly - in fact I started the race in absolutely last pace and stayed there for the first quarter of a mile, then slowly began to move up through the field (from absolutely last to quite near the back). I was enjoying myself, chatting to everyone along the way, ticking off the easy hills at the beginning of the race. Innerdownie, Whitewisp, Tarmangie, Kings Seat etc etc. It was only on the approach to the Law that I decided to go for the first cereal bar - It was like eating chipboard - I wouldn't recommend it as a race fuel. I was gaining places coming off Ben Ever and doing OK to Blairdennon but after about three hours of running I was beginning to tire. I planned to go for another cereal bar going up Dumyat, but was too busy chatting to a runner from Central. Just coming to the top of Dumyat I suddenly deteriorated and stumbled pathetically down to the finish. From the top of Dumyat it took 30 minutes - compare that with Iain Donnans Dumyat hill race record (up and down the hill via the same route) of 33 minutes! A further cereal bar had begun to revive me for the last few hundred yards, but too late to make much of a difference! Moral - on long runs make sure you take food that agrees with you and eat well before you feel you need it.
My next planned race is the Two Breweries. Andy Kitchin has warned me that it is a very different race with much more climb, and Jim Alexander once told me that it nearly killed him, so I'm looking forward to it. I must admit in my darkest hour on Dumyat I thought that I might not bother but I think if I can take something edible with me I might just survive the hill runners graveyard that Trahenna is reputed to be. Be assured I'll let you know.
Apologies to everyone in attendance at the Beecraigs training session, by the way (you may have noticed my inability to count or remember names) - I don't think I had fully recovered from it.
What - how long did it take me? 10 minutes slower than last time.
Full Results
Graphs and Anorak stuff
Matt Richardson
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BACK IN THE WINNING VEIN AT OBAN AND BIRNAM
Updated: 2010-08-31
Lothian Running Club athletes got back to winning ways on the Highland Games circuit with wins at both Birnam and Oban.
The plaudits at the Perthshire meeting went to 11 year old Iain Horsburgh who was victorious in the Youth's 1600 metres Handicap, making good use of his 450 metres start he led all the way holding off the late challenges of the backmarkers to win in 4 minutes 41.30 seconds for his first win of the 2010 campaign.
Iain was also in the prizes in the Youths 800 metres finishing 4th with clubmate Lauren Arbuckle right behind in 5th. Alice Horsburgh, Nicola Kellock and Hannah Stewart were all outside the prizes.
John McStewart and his grand daughter Sarah were eliminated in the heats of the Open 90 metres Handicap, John however picked up a prize in the 90 metres vetrans race.
In the SHGA 800 metres Championship Robert Inglis finished in 3rd place and then later in the day was 4th in the 1600 metres Handicap.
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Robert,Sarah and Mhairi Inglis had a hectic but successful day at the recent Oban Highland Games held in a sun kissed Mossfield Park.
Mhairi contested seven events, Robert six and Sarah five.
The Oban Games are one of the few on the circuit that stage seperate races for male and female athletes.
The opening race was the 3200 metres and it saw Sarah race to victory crossing the line in 11 minutes 24.41 seconds with Mhairi following her home in 4th place.
In a highly competitive Mens race Robert finished in 6th place.
Next up was Mhairi in the Womens 100 metres and surprised herself with a 4th place finish. Both girls then lined up for the 800 metres where victory again went to Sarah with her sister filling the runners up spot.
The 2 miles/500 foot Argyllshire Hill Race was next on the agenda which saw Robert 3rd in the Mens race and Sarah runner-up in the womens.
While they were out on the hill Mhairi contseted the womens 150 metres, the only race of that distance on the games circuit, where she finished in 5th.
It was then onto the womens 400 metres for Mhairi, and another fine run saw her cross the line in 3rd place.
All three took their place in the 1600 metres and in the womens race it was another 1 - 2 with Sarah breaking the tape in 5 minutes 23 seconds to replicate her time from the previous year with her sister following her home in 2nd.
Robert took 4th place in the mens race a position he also occupied in the 1600 metres later in the afternoon.
The last event of the day was the mixed relay and it saw Robert anchor his team victory.
Once all the results had been tabulated it showed Sarah had retained the Argyllshire Middle Distance Championship with Mhairi in second place.
Mhairi's hectic schedule was rewarded with a 3rd place in the Argyllshire Sprint Championship.
The season continues this weekend with the Braemar Gathering on Saturday and the Blairgowrie Highland Games on Sunday.
Shane Fenton
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MALCOLM IN THE MOUNTAINS
Updated: 2010-08-30
Due to horrendous weather over the weekend, The North Face Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB), the Courmayeur Champex Chamonix (CCC) and the Sur les Traces des Ducs de Savoie (TDS) mountain ultramarathons were cancelled at last minute.
The organizers decided to adapt the original UTMB course, creating an alternative single race of approximately 100 km under the name of The North Face UTMB Restart.
John Malcolm finished in 240th place out of over 1000 finishers, in a time of 16hrs 27mins.
Shane Fenton
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2010 - 2011 CROSS COUNTRY DATES
Updated: 2010-08-29
2010-2011 CROSS COUNTRY DATES
October 9, 2010 Eastern District XC Relays Prestonpans
October 16, 2010 Eastern District XC League Stirling
October 23, 2010 National XC Relays Cumbernauld
November 7, 2010 Lasswade Open Gorebridge
November 20, 2010 Eastern District XC League Broxburn
December 4, 2010 Eastern District XC Championships Aberdeen
January 15, 2011 Eastern District XC League Livingston
February 5, 2011 Scottish National Masters Cross Country Championships Cupar
February 19, 2011 Scottish National Cross Country Championships TBC
Additional Information
For the 1st time there are Masters Medals at District Relays see:
http://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/index.php?p=17&itemType=news&itemId=5037
The East League webpage has been updated with the coming Winters info see:
http://www.eastleague.co.uk/index.htm
For the 1st time league venues have postcodes to assist sat navs.
Shane Fenton
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Cross country training at Beecraigs
Updated: 2010-08-27
I just wanted to let our juniors know that I will be running a cross-country/interval session at Beecraigs on Sunday (meet Balvormie car park, 10:30am). There is no charge for this session and it is open to club members and non-members alike. If you want to run the country, I'll see you there.
Matt Richardson
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IN THE PRIZES AT CRIEFF DESPITE NO WINS
Updated: 2010-08-24
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There was a big turn out of Lothian Running Club members in action at the Crieff Highland Gathering on Sunday.
And for the first time this season on the Games circuit the club failed to produce a winner.
With prizes in every race however going down to six places many still returned home with something to show for their efforts.
In the Open 90 metres Handicap Darren Thomson won his heat which qualified him through to the cross-ties where he was eliminated.
John McStewart, Armadale and grand daughter Sarah Stewart Blackburn both exited in the heats.
Later in the afternoon Thomson won through to the final of the Open 200 metres Handicap where he finished in fifth place.
The 800metres attracted a big entry of 17 runners, and owing to her recent wins at previous games over this distance, Mhairi Inglis had to to run from a reduced handicap, in a bunch finish she crossed the line in fifth place with brother Robert in sixth and sister Sarah in eighth.
All three then lined up for the 1600 with Robert coming home best in fifth place.
In the longer 3200 metres Sarah ran her best race of the day, finishing as she did at Perth the previous week, in a good third place with Robert not far behind in fourth place.
With only a handful of games remaining Robert leads the SHGA points league for races over 1600 and 3200 metres with Darre Thomson at the head of affairs in the 90/200 league.
The club were also well represented in the Youth events at Market Park, Nicola Kellock,Livingston and Hannah Stewart Blackburn both went out at the heat stages of the 90 metres, later in the day they were joined in the 200 metres by Lauren Arbuckle Addiewell and brother and sister Iain and Alice Horsburgh, Winchburgh when again in very competitive fields they all failed to make it through the heats.
In the 1600 metres Lauren Arbuckle made it into the prizes in sixth place with Hannah Stewart and Iain and Alice Horsburgh just missing out.
Hannah is currently in second place in the SHGA points league for youths in races over 400 metres.
The season continues on Thursday[26th]with the Argyllshire Gathering in Oban and on Saturday with the Birnam Highland Games in Perthshire.
Shane Fenton
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JUNIOR HILL TRIALS & OPEN RACE
Updated: 2010-08-23
A trio of club runners Iain Donnan, Max McNeil and Ally Robertson were in action at the weekend competing at the Scottish Hill Running Junior Home International Trial and Open Race held at Myreton Hill, Menstrie, Clackmannanshire.
In the Under-19 Trial Race [6.3km/410m ascent]Max came home in third place 31:20 behind Adam Gatens, Westerlands and Gary Rankin, Kilbarchan.
In the Open Mens Race Ally also finished in third place 34:00 where victory went to Mark Harris, Fife AC with J Knox, Anster Haddies second.
Iain Donnan was the victim of a marshalling mix up in the combined under-19/open race, he and under-19 runner Peter Harrison Borders AC would both have won their respective races but were forced to run an extra loop of the course.
Eoin and Kate Richardson managed U9 age category wins in the Fun Run while Dad was first Male Vet (and last overall).
MENSTRIE MYSTERY HILL FUN RUN [Results]
(Follow Link below)
Mentrie Fun Run Results
Shane Fenton
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GOOD DAY FOR CLUB GIRLS AT TRIATHLON
Updated: 2010-08-22
Lana Turnbull and Nicola Kellock had an excellent day at the Lomond challenge triathlon at Firkin point , Loch Lomond.
The girls were representing Deans High School in the competition. Despite blustery, choppy conditions on the loch the girls were lying 5th after the canoe sectionand held position during the cycle stage.
Both girls had cracking transitions and were well placed going into the 3.4 mile run. Lana had a strong run to finish 2nd overall and first female and was well supported by Nicola despite being less experienced at this distance - the girls picked up medals for 2nd female team.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB TRIO AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-08-21
A trio of club ruuners contested this weeks [21st Aug] Edinburgh Parkrun.
Last weekends Forfar 10k winner Edel Mooney ran the race for the first time and completed the 5k course along the Edinburgh waterfront in 18 minutes 34 seconds, this placed her 17th overall and 2nd female.
There were category wins for both Scott Balfour[MV60-64] and Ian Leggett[MV70-74], Scott came home in 24th place in 19:20 with Ian 119th in 24:03.
A total of 212 completed this weeks race.
Shane Fenton
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Annie Ewing Competing in The Commonwealth Games
Updated: 2010-08-20
Dr. Annie Ewing Bound For Delhi
Not only has Anne Ewing (Meadows ex runner/LRC member/triathlete, now cyclist) qualified as a doctor this summer, but she has also qualified to go to Delhi for the Commonwealth Games as part of Scottish Cycling's Road Racing team!
What a year - and well deserved with all the hard work involved!
Congratulations Annie and good luck for the race on the 10th October.
From Lothian Running Club
Edel Mooney
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Master's Team Event at District Cross Country Relays
Updated: 2010-08-19
Traditional cross country season opener, the District Cross Country Relays, will from this year have additional team medals for Master’s Teams
The 1st three Masters Teams in both the Men’s and Women’s relays will win medals, the races incorporated within the existing Senior races as has been the case with the National Masters Cross Country Relays for a number of years.
As with all Scottish Athletics Masters Cross Country and Road Running Championships, the masters’ age group starts at age 40 (age as on the day of the race.)
Women’s 3 laps x 4000metres
Men’s 4 laps x 4000metres
Date: Saturday 9th October 2010 (Entries close Saturday 25th September – Entry Forms will be available later in August, both online and distributed to clubs)
Venues:
East Prestonpans, Meadowmill Sports Centre
Shane Fenton
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HERBIE 1ST MV60 IN HILLS OF FIFE
Updated: 2010-08-17
The club's Herbie McLean was the clubs only representative in the gruelling 11 mile Lomonds of Fife Hill Race from Strathmiglo at the weekend.
Herbie completed the course in 2 hours 11 minutes 10 seconds in finishing in 59th out of 111 finishers, this also placed him first MV60.
Shane Fenton
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GAMES SUCCESS AT SUNNY PERTH
Updated: 2010-08-17
Sunday's Perth Highland Games saw the South Inch bathed in glorious sunshine.
The warm and sticky conditions however failed to deter the clubs runners from getting among the prizes once again.
Mhairi Inglis continued her recent fine vein of form by racing to victory in the Open 800 metres Handicap, running from a reduced start of 157.5 metres the Lothian runner had to dig deep in the latter stages of a competitive race to repel all challengers and cross the finish line in 1 minute 51. 72 seconds.
Mhairi was followed home by her sister Sarah who was also in the prizes in 6th place.
Sarah who was making only her second appearance on this summers games circuit ran a better race in the longer 3200 metres handicap where she placed 3rd behind backmarkers Lachlan Oates, Shettleston AC and Kenny Anderson, Glenrothes.
Sprinter Darren Thomson won his heat in the Open 200 metres Handicap before going on to finish a close up 3rd in the final later in the afternoon.
In the Youth events 11 year old Hannah Stewart turned in a couple of sterling performances in both the 800 and 1600 metres.
In the 800 metres she finished runner-up only being overhauled in the home straight by eventual winner Connor Morris Dunfermline West Fife AC.
The club's Nicola Kellock was also in the prizes in the 800 in 4th place.
In the 1600 Hannah, off her top mark again led for much of the race before finishing in 4th place.
Hannah's older twin sisters Ashley and Sarah Stewart were also in the prizes in the closing relay race.
The season continues with the Crieff Highland Games in the Market Park this Sunday when the club is again set to be well represented.
Shane Fenton
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EDINBURGH PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-08-15
Five club runners contested this weeks Edinburgh Parkrun.
There were category wins for Scott Balfour [MV60], David Mabon [MV55-59] and Lana Turnbull [Junior 15-19].
22 Scott Balfour 19:09.
41 Lana Turnbull 19:59.
46 David Mabon 20:23.
60 Alex Agnew 21:01.
94 Kenny Mearns 22.34
Shane Fenton
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INDIVIDUAL & TEAM GLORY AT FORFAR
Updated: 2010-08-15
It was a good day for the Lothian Runnimg Club ladies who were in action at the Forfar 10k race at the weekend with victory in both the individual and team categories.
Victory went to Edel Mooney who covered the course in 38 minutes 35 seconds to take the ladies title.
And with Chloe Cox[40.08] coming home in third[1st Junior] followed by Jocelyn Moar[44:17] in 9th this secured the team top prize as well.
In the overall standings Edel was 10th, Chloe 17th and Jocelyn 54th.
Shane Fenton
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CRAIG IN ACTION AT OG MEETINGS.
Updated: 2010-08-11
The club's Craig McDowell ran at a couple of Open Graded Meetings over the past week, at Grangemouth on [Aug 4th] he recorded a time of 1 minute 57.79 seconds in finishing 4th in heat one of the 800 metres, his time was 1.29 seconds short of his PB for the distance which he set at the same meeting 12 months prior.
Running over the same distance at the Dunren OGM on Sat [7th Aug] at Linwood Craig ran a 1:59.81 in finishing in 3rd place in heat two.
Shane Fenton
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ANOTHER GREAT WEEKEND ON GAMES CIRCUIT
Updated: 2010-08-10
On what was a very successful weekend for Lothian Running Club athletes Mhairi Inglis showed her liking for running on a red cinder track by landing a double at the Inverkeithing Highland Games in Fife on Saturday.
18 year old Mhairi who had twice been the bridesmaid at the previous weeks Montrose Games with second places in both the 800 metres and 1600 metres exacted revenge on the two runners who beat her, one, her brother Robert and Tommy Ashby, Innerleithen.
Running from a start of 145 metres in the 800 metres handicap Mhairi sped around the 'Ballast Bank' red ash circuit before stopping the clock at 1 minute 51.79 seconds holding off the late challenges of Craig Bell, Forfar in second with Ashby in third.
Owing to her success in the 800 metres, the handicapper penalised her 30 metres in the 1600 metres handicap to start from the 260 metres mark.
The penalty proved no deterrent to the Glasgow Caley University student who held off all challengers including a late thrust from her brother Robert who from a start of only 60 metres saw him frustratingly fail by only a few strides to reel in his sister who snapped the winning tape in 4 minutes 10.90 seconds.
Jill Horsburgh made it three club runners in the prizes by finishing in sixth place.
In the all scratch Jim Fraser Memorial Mile Robert Inglis again finished runner up this time behind Ross Mathieson, Lasswade AC.
In the sprint events John McStewart, Armadale finished runner-up in his heat of the Open 90 metres handicap which qualified him to the final where he finished in sixth place.
Darren Thomson, Bathgate picked up prizes in both the Open 200 metres and 400 metres handicaps finishing in third and fourth places respectively.
The club's youth runners were also among the prizes at the Fife venue, particularly in the 1600 metres handicap where victory went to 11 year old Hannah Stewart, Blackburn in 4 minutes 30.94 seconds, she was followed over the line by Iain Horsburgh[11] Winchburgh in second with Lauren Arbuckle[13] Addiewell in fourth.
In the youth's 200 metres Nicola Kellock[14] Livingston won through to the final where she finished in fourth place.
There was further success the following day at the 159th Bridge of Allan Games, when on this occasion it was Lauren Arbuckle who took the plaudits with victory in the 13-15 years 800 metres handicap, running from a start of 175 metres Lauren ran her best race of the season breaking the tape in 2 minutes 02.91 seconds.
Hannah Stewart almost made it a club double but she had to settle for second place after being overhauled close home in the 400 metres 10-12 age category.
In the 13-15 400 metres Nicola Kellock was in the prizes in fifth place a position she also occupied in the final of the 200 metres. Nicola was also awarded the female youth athlete of the day trophy.
Robert and Mhairi Inglis were once again in the prizes, Mhairi was second in the 800 metres behind American athlete Natalie McKenzie while Robert filled the same position in the 3200 metres where victory went to Lachlan Oates, Shettleston AC.
The season continues this Sunday with the Perth Games on the South Inch.
Shane Fenton
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FORTH BRIDGE 10K
Updated: 2010-08-09
In ideal conditions a handful of Lothian Running Club members contested Sunday's [8th Aug] Forth Bridge Pitreavie 10k Race.
First home in 26th place was Scott Nelson in 38 minutes 26 seconds. Lana Turnbull came next in 104th overall, 12th female and 1st junior in 45:43.
Jill Horsburgh wasn't far behind in 118th, 18th female and third FV50 in 46:40.
Neil Graham got round in 125th in 47:80 with Mags Turnbull 202nd, 52:19.
A total of 322 runners completed the course.
Shane Fenton
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NEW COURSE RECORD FOR SARAH AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-08-08
Sarah Inglis made it three wins from three runs in the Edinburgh Parkrun, and in doing so broke her own course record with a new PB.
Sarah covered the 5k course in 16 minutes 35 seconds, which was two seconds quicker than her previous best.
This placed her 6th overall and first female. Club mate Max McNeil just failed to make it a double, he also set new figures in finishing in second spot in the Male's race in a good time of 16 minutes 11 seconds.
On a day when many new PB's were set Robin Lickley improved on his previous best completing in 23.49. for 87th place.
Mike Turnbull made up the club representation coming home in 32:48 for 174th.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB TRACK ATHLETES PB'S
Updated: 2010-08-05
Here is the current best known performances [PB's] of club runners who run regularly in track events.
Mhairi Inglis ( Female / U20 / 28.08.91 / Scotland: Lothian Running Club )
Best known Perfs
Event Perf Year
400 61.50 2010
800 2:18.51 2006
1500 4:40.95 2007
3k 10:25.2 2008
1.5kSt 5:30.56 2010
DT 12.14 2010
Sarah Inglis ( Female / U20 / 28.08.91 / Scotland: Lothian Running Club )
Best known Perfs
Event Perf Year
800 2:14.28 2008
1500 4:24.21 2009
3k 9:26.02 2009
10k 36:00.35mx 2009
10kR 35:56 2010
1.5kSt 5:19.07 2009
TJ 9.54 2008
JT 30.58 2006
Lana Turnbull ( Female / U20 / 4.03.93 / Scotland: Lothian Running Club )
Best known Perfs
Event Perf Year
800 2:28.20i 2010
800 2:30.7 2010
1500 5:22.20 2007
3k 11:39.37 2010
1.5kSt 5:46.21 2009
2kSt 8:23.61 2010
JT 12.69 2010
Robert Inglis ( Male / U20 / 28.08.91 / Scotland: Lothian Running Club )
Best known Perfs
Event Perf Year
1500 4:08.35 2010
3k 9:03.56 2010
5k 16:08.21 2009
2kSt 6:38.09 2009
Darren Thomson ( Male / U23 / 19.05.89 / Scotland: Lothian Running Club )
Best known Perfs
Event Perf Year
200 24.18w 2007
200 25.70i 2007
400 51.70 2010
800 2:04.22 2007
110HJ 18.7 2008
400H 61.7
Craig McDowall ( Male / U20 / 23.05.92 / Scotland: Lothian Running Club, Livingston & District AAC )
Best known Perfs
Event Perf Year
200 24.1 2009
400 51.7 2009
400 51.93 2008
800 1:56.50 2009
1500 4:17.21 2008
LJ 4.63 2009
JT 14.24 2009
Alastair Robertson ( Male / U20 / 18.12.91 / Scotland: Lothian Running Club )
Best known Perfs
Event Perf Year
3k 10:15.44 2010
Shane Fenton
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MAX & CHLOE ARE 'FIDDLERS OF THE MONTH'.
Updated: 2010-08-05
A total of 31 runners contested the August running of the club's Fiddlers Handicap, 9 in the short course and 22 in the long course.
In the short course race Chloe Munro was 'Fiddler of the Month' with the fastest male and female being Iain Horsburgh and Keri Greig, Iain covered the 1.7 miles course in 12 minutes 27 seconds with Keri getting round in 11 minutes 06 seconds.
In the 4.09 long course Max McNeil was 'Fiddler of the Month' and also the fastest male in a time of 22 minutes 50 seconds.
Mhairi Inglis was the fastest female in 26 minutes 54 seconds.
Shane Fenton
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ALLY CONTESTS TOUR OF CLYDESIDE.
Updated: 2010-08-05
The club's Ally Robertson is currently in the midst of competing in the week long 'Tour of Clydeside'.
On Monday he contested leg one of the series the Kilbarchan Klassic 5.5 miles Trail Race and came home in 5th place in 31 minutes 54 seconds.
A total of 49 ran.
24 hours later it was on to Clydebank for the 4.8 miles Canal Bank Canter, on this occasion Ally improved to 4th in a time of 27 minutes 42 seconds. 50 ran.
Following Wednesday's rest day the action re-commences this evening Thursday 5th with Garscube Gallop 3 mile Multi Terrain Race at Dawsholm Park Glasgow.
The event culminates on Friday evening 6th at Cartha Queens Park Rugby Club with the Bellahouston Belter 10k Road Race, which also incorporates the Brian Goodwin Memorial Race.
Shane Fenton
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Arran photos
Updated: 2010-08-05
I have a lovely set of photos from the Arran Relay. They're on Facebook, but if anybody wants them on CD, then email me at neal.drummond@yahoo.co.uk, with your snail address and I'll get them to you.
Neal Drummond
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S.H.G.A. 3200 METRES TITLE FOR ROBERT AT MONTROSE
Updated: 2010-08-02
The successful season for Lothian Running Club athletes on the Highland Games circuit continued on Sunday[Aug 1] at the Montrose Games on the East Links.
Robert Inglis took the days top prize by racing to victory in the S.H.G.A. 3200 Metres Championship, Robert went for it from the gun and soon built up a commanding lead with 2009 champion Craig Robertson from Pitreavie AC trailing in second place.
The Lothian athlete maintained a strong pace throughout the 10 laps of the race and none of his five rivals were able to put in a serious challenge as he crossed the line half a lap ahead of Robertson in second place breaking the tape in 10 minutes 15.75 seconds.
After the race Robert was presented with the winners gold medal by Games chieftain Mme Tan Xiutian the Chinese Consul General in Scotland.
Later in the afternoon Robert rounded of a good days work with victory in the Open 1600 metres Handicap, starting from the backmark off 55 metres he was giving away big starts to all his rivals including his sister Mhairi who was off the front mark off 250 metres, Robert however timed his run to perfection and gradually reeled in all his rivals before hitting the front coming off the final bend and crossing the line in 4 minutes 26 seconds with Mhairi staying on strongly for second.
It was also a good day for Mhairi who is gradually getting fitter and showing a bit of form, like in the 1600 metres, she led for much of the way in the 800 metres Handicap before being overhauled in the closing stages by eventual winner Tommy Ashby, Innerleithen and once again placed a good second.
Nicola Kellock was the only club athlete in action in the three Youth's races and she got a prize in each, she qualified through to the final of the 90 metres by finishing 3rd in her heat before going on to take 6th place in the final.
In the 200 metres and 800 metres the Livingston runner came home in 4th and 6th places respectively.
Shane Fenton
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SARAH RUNNER-UP IN SCOTTISH GAS 10K
Updated: 2010-08-02
Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis had to settle for second place behind Falkirk Victoria FV 45 veteran athlete Fiona Mathieson at Sunday's[1st Aug] 13th Scottish Gas 10k event in Edinburgh.
In finishing in 19th place overall out of a total of 420 Sarah crossed the line in 36 minutes 10 seconds, this placed her runner up in the ladies race some 14 seconds behind winner Mathieson.
Scott Nelson was the only Lothian male runner in the race and he came home in 39:12 for 41st place.
Also representing the club was Kate Kitchen who was 146th in 46:09.
In the 5k Lothian RC's Max McNeil led home 65 runners in 16 minutes 54 seconds.
Elsewhere at the weekend Mike Lieberman contested the 7 mile Donkey Brae race at Aberdour in Fife and finished in 46th place out of 238 runners in a time of 49 minutes 58 seconds, while further north Gordon Little was the club's only paricipant in the Dyce Half Marathon completing the 13.2 miles in 1:58.16 for 99th place, a total of 127 completed.
Shane Fenton
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DOLLAR HILL RACE
Updated: 2010-08-02
A handful of club runners were among a big field of 255 for Saturday's[31st July] gruelling Dollar Hill Race 9.4 mile/3150feet
141 John Malcolm 1:41.26.
155 Herbie McLean 1:44.39.
169 Matt Richardson 1:47.40.
183 Robin Morris 1:50.21.
239 Calvin Crane 2:10.33.
In the team event Lothian finished in 17th position.
Shane Fenton
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EDINBURGH PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-07-31
Half a dozen club runners contested this weeks [31st July] Edinburgh Parkrun.
First back in 11th place was Kenton Jones who covered the 5k course in 19 minutes 29 seconds, a few places further back in 20th came Harry Mullholland in 20:16.
Next came two female members Saran Jones and Jill Horsburgh, Saran was 44th overall and 4th female in 22:06 with Jill 57th and 6th female in 22:40.
Robin Lickley made his race debut and got round in 24:48 for 77th. Junior Alice Horsburgh completed the club representation by placing 107th in 27:50.
35 club athletes have now taken part in the Edinburgh parkrun for a total of 140 runs.
Five males are in the sub - 17 club Ross Milne, Brian Turner, Robert Inglis,Ally Robertson and Max McNeil with three females in the sub - 20 club Sarah Inglis-who holds the womens course record- her sister Mhairi and Lana Turnbull who has made most race appearances from the club in the event.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB TRIO CONTEST TURNHOUSE
Updated: 2010-07-30
Three club runners contested the midweek [28th July] Turnhouse Hill Race.
Alistair Robertson was the first of the trio back in 30:08 which placed him 21st, next home came John Malcolm in 36th in a time of 32;10 with Matt Richardson 54th in 34:53.
Male and female race winners Al Anthony and Christina Rankin set new course records.
89 runners completed the course.
Shane Fenton
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EUROPEAN MASTERS [Ian Leggett Blog].
Updated: 2010-07-30
Blog from Ian Leggett.
After a nightmare 3 hour train journey from Budapest with no airconditioning we arrived at a very warm Nyreghaja in temperatures of 38 degrees.
It is always a big buzz to be part of an event that caters for the older groups and compare the standards that can be achieved by looking after your fitness.
Typically entry dates closed in March and I got a bad injury in April I was determined to get a run for my entry money even though I had only 2 weeks training in 3 months.
First up was the 10k but the heat and humidity was too much for me and I dropped out half way. A few days later I ran 5k and this time managed to finish in 11th place in a time i would like to forget!
The Hungarian people were warm and friendly and my wife and I had a lovely holiday. The camaraderie of all the athletes from all walks of life and standards is heart warming and you make friends for life.
There was one exception. there always is, the Health and Safety judge (in a red baseball cap) who handed out red cards in the 10k's the Steeplechase and 5k.s was the most unpopular person on the planet.
The biggest cheer of the championship came when this super officious guy gave a 90 year old a red card on the last lap of his 1500m and the 90 year old hit the clip board and paper out of his hands and carried on and finished even though disqualified.
I have a lot of respect for officials but this one obviously was not a runner and common sense was not his forte so beware of the Red Baseball Cap!!!
Shane Fenton
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VICTORY FOR ''OBESE FATTIES'' WHILE ''BULLET THE DOG'' IS JUST BEAT!
Updated: 2010-07-29
The club's 'Bullet the Dog' team of Craig McDowall Robert Inglis and Max McNeil were pipped into second place at Wednesday[28th July] evenings 3 x 1 Mile Relays at the Meadows in Edinburgh.
Craig completed the 1st leg in [4;43] to hand over to Robert in 4th place, a fine run of [4:40] from the second leg runner saw him pass on to anchor man Max McNeil in 1st place, despite a good leg from Max he couldn't hold off the run from Scott Pilkington from the eventual winning Corstorphine No 1 team and had to settle for second beaten by 12 seconds.
The females however went one better in their race, Sarah and Mhairi Inglis along with Amanda Campbell made up the hardly appropriate 'Extremely Obese Fatties Team' the girls led the female race from gun to tape with Sarah running the first leg in [5:03] before handing over to Amanda who completed her lap in [5:14] before passing onto Mhairi who ran a [5:18] leg to bring the 'Fatties' home in a cumulative time of [15:24] for 7th overall and 1st female team.
The next club team back were 'The Lothian Girlies' of Lana Turnbull [5:44], Robyn McDowell [6:23] and Chloe Cox [5:55] who placed 22nd overall and 4th female team.
They were followed home by the 'The Lothian Chick Flicks' in 25th place and 5th female team, they were led off by Edel Mooney [5:27], followed by Lauren Arbuckle [5:48] and Bethany Nelson [6:37].
Making up a fine representation from the club were the 'Lothian' team of Scott Nelson [5:16], Scott Nelson jnr [8:08] and Alec Agnew [6;18] who finished in 32nd place out of a total of 45 teams.
In the individual fastest laps table Lothian females had 5 runners in the top 10,
2 Sarah Inglis [5:03].
3 Amanda Campbell [5:14].
4 Mhairi Inglis [5:18].
6 Edel Mooney [5:27].
9 Lana Turnbull [5.44].
Fastest womens leg was run by former Scottish 800 metres internationalist Joanna [Ross] Brown [4:56].
In the Men's individual standings Robert Inglis was 6th fastest in [4:40.]
Fastest mens leg was Murray Strain [4:29].
Shane Fenton
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TRIPLETS BID FAREWELL TO JUNIOR LEAGUE
Updated: 2010-07-27
Lothian Running Club triplets Robert, Sarah and Mhairi Inglis made their farewell appearances in the National Junior League on Sunday at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow.
The 18 year olds who first represented the composite Forth Valley team back in 2006 will be too old for next years competition which is for under-20 athletes from all over Gt Britain.
Sarah bowed out on a winning note with victory in the Women's 3000 metres A string race while Mhairi placed 6th in the Women's 400 metres A and Robert 5th in the Men's 1500 metres B event.
Amanda Campbell, Livingstone AC gained full points with victory in the Women's 800 metres A race,
Club runners results were;
Mens 800 metres [A] 3rd Craig McDowell 2:00.52.
Mens 800 metres [B] 6th Max McNeil 2:16.76.
Mens 1500 metres [B] 5th Robert Inglis 4:17.63.
Men's 2000 metres Steeplechase [A] 7th Robert Inglis 6:50.13.
[B] 5th Max McNeil 7:21,14.
Women's 3000 metres [A] 1st Sarah Inglis 10:22.15.
Women's 400 metres [A] 6th Mhairi Inglis 1:01.90.
Women's 1500 metres Steeplechase [A] 3rd Lana Tunbull 5:36.86.
[B] Amanda Campbell 1st 5:46.01.
Team Forth Valley finished 5th overall of the eight teams on the day.
Shane Fenton
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A race for the soul
Updated: 2010-07-27
Sometimes we get so caught up with times, finishing places, personal bests and beating people that we can easily forget why we run in the first place!
The Arran relay is a race / weekend that can reverse all that and remind you of some of the best bits about running and running clubs, if you let it. I’ve just come back from this year’s event where I experienced all of the above.
The race takes place on a Saturday and our club travel down that morning catching the 9:45AM ferry to the island. We normally stop for a communal breakfast and this year was no different to any other. The race starts around 12 noon and is finished by 3. The rest of the weekend is yours to do as you please but being the club we are, most people take the advantage of spending some quality time together to either catch up with old friends or/and make new ones.
This year’s race went much like any other for me, travel in the team van to the ferry, arrive in Brodick an hour later and very soon after that start racing. Although it’s a relay it’s more like six individual races, so you focus on your own race and do your best against the other 23 participants. There are six legs and you can keep to a favourite or try to race all six over a number of years. Once finished, many of us camp together in a small campsite next to the sea and we all meet for dinner that evening in a local bar to exchange stories. Everyone seemed to enjoy their race and the tales later relayed in the pub were focused on the picturesque scenery, wildlife, personal battles and the hills!
So everything was going as normal and I was having a great time, all until later that evening when the ladies team pointed out that they had beaten the men’s. For some reason this distracted my mind for several hours whilst my brain tried to analyze where we went wrong and how the hell did we lose to the girls! Likewise for the rest of the men’s team, we went to bed a bit perplexed.
Well I never did find the reason; in fact I stopped thinking about after about an hour, I possibly never started thinking hard about it as I didn’t really care. Winning, times, places, personal bests, they weren’t important to me or my team mates, they never had been.
What is important about the Arran relay is simply enjoying one of the best weekends away in the year with friends from our club. Plus reminding yourself why putting one foot in front of the other in quick session is so great! Happy days :-)
p.s Anyone thinking of doing Arran next year needs to join my boot camp, it lasts 12 months, you need to train lots and focus 100% on winning ;-)
Kenton Jones
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10K WIN FOR JOCELYN
Updated: 2010-07-26
On Saturday Jocelym Moar (Who hails from Orkney) was 6th overall and first lady, in the hilly Stromness 10k, in a time of 42.22
Shane Fenton
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Arran report
Updated: 2010-07-26
Lothian Ladies on top of the men
Two teams went over to Arran to run the relay. Unusually we had an all male plus an all female team. Unluckily (or luckily, as it turned out for them, sorry Doc) one of the men had to pull out due to injury, which left Jill the task of finding a replacement. Jill managed to find a man on the ferry over – more of him later...
The weather was overcast but warm, the scenery was still lovely and the hills were still bl@@dy hills (unless you were doing Leg 3 North) This year we managed to make each start on time...
The ladies team had some disadvantages – Edels legs were full of a cold, Jill and Mags had dodgy knees, Marie had run 24 miles on the Thursday, Teresa had a sore calf and I had just spent too many hours sunbathing...
During the race Teresa's calf gave up and she had to walk 3 miles. We didn't win the ladies race, but the team above us, which was a ladies team was only 2 minutes in front, so we were 4th ladies team. The next team behind us however, were nearly 20 minutes behind. We don't usually like to gloat about teams who do obviously do not have as much ability as us – but in this case it is fully justified as they were our own men's team......
Neil had a bad chest and he had to walk too – so he and Teresa cancelled each other out. So how about the 'interloper' – was he perhaps a ringer put into the men's team by an unscrupulous Mrs Horsburgh? He had promised he would do his best not to let us down. In the end he nearly did – not by being rubbish, but by being slower than the winner of the leg by only 27 seconds – if he had won then he would have been presented at the end as being the men's winner of that leg – and that may have caused a few embarrassing moments (and possibly disqualification!) So despite the men's team having Mr superfast, they still didn't manage to beat the disadvantaged ladies....
Proof of them being lightweight was shown the next morning, only the ladies managed to go for a run in the morning (where Jill & I managed to see seals and 2 sea otters)
Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves – not least Edel, who let the children take the blame for being too noisy at 10.30pm – must have been the concoction of wine and lemsip...
Mags has now completed all the legs, Jill and I have bagsied our legs for next year – are the men up for a rematch?
Saran Jones
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MORE GAMES GLORY AT AIRTH
Updated: 2010-07-26
Lothian Running Club members enjoyed another successfull weekend on the Highland Games circuit competing at Airth on Saturday and St Andrews on Sunday.
On Saturday at the Airth Games Alan Stewart from Blackburn landed the day's top prize by racing to victory in the 90 metres Open Handicap, running from a start of 24 metres Alan who finished runner up at the recent Loch Lomond Games broke the tape in 9.23 seconds, Alan's father John from Armadale also made the final finishing in sixth place.
Mhairi Inglis Avonbridge enjoyed her best day on the circuit this summer at Airth, finishing in third place in both the 800 metres and 1600 metres handicaps, on both occasions finishing ahead of her brother Robert who crossed the finish line in sixth and fourth places respectively.
Robert gained revenge in the 3200 metres Handicap when he finished runner up with Mhairi in fourth. To round of a good afternoon Mhairi was also in the winning relay team.
Darren Thomson, Bathgate has shown consistency all season and maintained his fine vein of form with a second place in the Open 400 metres handicap beaten by a whisker. In fact in another stride he probably would have won.
In the Youth's 90 metres Handicap Nicola Kellock, Livingston won through to the final where she finished in fifth place while Hannah Stewart, Blackburn turned in another fine performance to finish runner up in the Youth's 1600 metres Handicap.
The following day at the St Andrews Games which are held in the shadow of the Old Course Hotel, Nicola again reached the 90 metres final this time finishing in sixth place, later in the afternoon she came home third in the final of the Youth's 200 metres Handicap.
Hannah Stewart was also among the prizes at the Fife venue with a third place in the Youth's 800 metres Handicap.
The season continues this Sunday with the Montrose Highland Games on the East Links.
Shane Fenton
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ARRAN RELAYS
Updated: 2010-07-25
Lothian Running Club's ladies team beat their male counterparts at the Round Arran Relay Race at the weekend.
Women; Marie Storrie[1:27.18]. Edel Mooney[1:22.23], Teresa McMenemy[1:29.05],Jill Horsburgh[0:58.20], Saran Jones[1:13.15], Mags Turnbull[1:12.27]. Total 7:42.49.
Men: Ted Finch[1:46.56], Jim Alexander[1;25.15], Kenton Jones [1:04.41], Neal Drummond[1:26.56], Jim Salvage[1:28.05], MC Freshour[0:50.09].
Total 8:02.02.
I am sure someone [Jill] who was there can add a more detailed report and i can include it in this weeks paper report.
Shane Fenton
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Club quartet at Musselburgh 10k
Updated: 2010-07-24
Four club members contested the Musselburgh Festival 10k race on Saturday 24th July.
Ross Milne finished in fourth place [33:15], with Scott Nelson in 32nd [38:46].
Chloe Cox was 40th overall and 5th female [39:19] while Colin Banham came home in 207th in [50:03].
Shane Fenton
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Anyone fancy a wet weekend on Arran
Updated: 2010-07-21
Due to injury a place has become available on the Round Arran Relay this coming weekend. I can't promise glorious sunshine but can guarantee scenic, undulating running and good company especially if you choose to travel on the mini-bus and camp overnight on Saturday with half a dozen others.If you're interested give me a call on 01506 890064 as soon as possible.
Jill Horsburgh
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SARAH 5TH IN SCOTTISH 1500.
Updated: 2010-07-21
Sarah Inglis was competing at Pitreavie Stadium in Fife over the weekend where she contested the Women's 1500 metres at the Scottish Senior Championships, on the Saturday she qualified from her heat in third place, then the following day in the final, when for the second successive week the conditions put paid to the chances of good times Sarah came home in fifth place in 4 minutes 32.34 seconds.
The clubs Craig McDowell contested the Men's 800 metres, running in heat three he crossed the line in sixth place in 2 minutes 07.70 seconds which was outside the qualifying time for the final.
Shane Fenton
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WINNING STREAK CONTINUES AT THORNTON
Updated: 2010-07-18
24 hours after their successful day at the Loch Lomond Games club runners were back in action at the Thornton Highland Games in Fife on Sunday where they carried on their winning ways.
Robert Inglis came from the backmark to win the Open 800 metres Handicap breaking the tape in 1 minute 56.78 seconds, he then ran fourth in the Open 1600 metres before going on to land a double in the 3200 metres handicap, again giving all his rivals starts he came through to take up the running on the last lap to win in 10 minutes 11.47 seconds.
Darren Thomson was also in double winning form, after finishing third in the 90 metres handicap he went on to win both 200 metres and 400 metres handicaps.
In the Youth's events Nicola Kellock was fifth in the final of the 90 metres and 3rd in the 200 metres.
In the 800 metres Hannah Stewart was runner up with Lauren Arbuckle seventh, Hannah was also fifth in the 1600 metres.
Club runners will be in action at the Airth Highland Games on Saturday.
Shane Fenton
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WINS FOR DARREN & ROBERT ON THE BONNIE BANKS
Updated: 2010-07-17
Club runners were once again among the prizes competing at the Loch Lomond Games at Balloch on Saturday.
Underfoot conditions were spongy due to the heavy rain during the week.
Darren Thomson had a most successful afternoon. Firstly he contested the 80 Metres Scottish Championship [Grass] where he finished in a close up third place.
He then lined up in heat two of the Backmarkers 90 metres Handicap which he won in a time of 10.03 seconds, in a hotly contested final the Bathgate sprinter burst through the tape in 9.81 seconds to land the days top prize.
Darren maintained his form in the 200 metres handicap, winning his heat in 21.73 second before finishing third in the final in another blanket finish.
In the Frontmarkers 90 Metres father and son John McStewart and Alan Stewart both won through to the final where Alan just missed out in making it a hat trick of club wins by finishing runner up with John in 8th.
Robert Inglis was also in winning form, running from the 80 metres mark Robert worked his way through the field before taking up the running on the last lap and going on to cross the line in 4 minutes 36.62 seconds, his sister Mhairi was also in the prizes in 5th place.
The siblings also contested the 3200 metres and in strength sapping muddy conditions Robert came through to finish in the runners up spot behind winner and backmarker Michael Gillespie.
Mhairi ran another brave race to hang in for 5th place.
There was a big field for the Youth's 800 metres Handicap in which Lauren Arbuckle filled the final prize place in 6th.
Shane Fenton
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HIGHLAND GAMES [ENTRIES].
Updated: 2010-07-16
Any club members intending to run at next weekends Highland Games at Airth [24th and St Andrews 25th should note that entries for both close this weekend SundaY 18th.
Handicapper Adam Crawford will be at both the Loch Lomond Games [Balloch] on Sat and Thornton Games [Sun] where he will accept entries for the following weekend's Games.
There is a good entry from the club for this weekends games .
Balloch:
80 M SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP---DARREN THOMSON
90 METRES BACKMARKERS HANDICAP---DARREN THOMSON
90 METRES FRONT MARKERS HANDICAP---ASHLEY STEWART--SARAH STEWART--ALAN STEWART--JOHN MCSTEWART.
200 & 400 METRES HANDICAPS---DARREN THOMSON & MHAIRI INGLIS. SARAH STEWART--ASHLEY STEWART
800 1600 3200 METRES HANDICAPS---ROBERT INGLIS & MHAIRI INGLIS.
YOUTHS 90M 200M & 800M HANDICAPS---LAUREN ARBUCKLE--HANNAH STEWART--NICOLA KELLOCK--C LAWRENCE.
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THORNTON[SUNDAY]
OPEN 90M
DARREN THOMSON--ALAN STEWART--ASHLEY STEWART--SARAH STEWART. JOHN MCSTEWART.
OPEN 200M
DARREN THOMSON--SARAH STEWART--ALAN STEWART--JOHN MCSTEWART--ASHLEY STEWART--MHAIRI INGLIS.
OPEN 400M & 800M
MHAIRI INGLIS--SARAH STEWART--ROBERT INGLIS--ASHLEY STEWART--JILL HORSBURGH.
OPEN 1600 & 3200 METRES
ROBERT INGLIS & MHAIRI INGLIS & JILL HORSBURGH.
YOUTHS 90M--200M--800M--1600M.
HANNAH STEWART--ALICE HORSBURGH--IAIN HORSBURGH--NICOLA KELLOCK--LAUREN ARBUCKLE.
Shane Fenton
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QUARTET IN MIDWEEK HILL ACTION
Updated: 2010-07-16
Four Lothian Running Club members were in action at the midweek [July14th] Maddy Moss Mash Hill Race 10k/710m from Tillicoultry.
32 DAVID BERRILL 1:05.11.
45 JOHN MALCOLM 1:09.32.
59 ALISTAIR ROBERTSON 1:14.05.
69 MATT RICHARDSON 1;16.40,
Shane Fenton
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IAN RUNNER UP AT RAINY MEADOWS
Updated: 2010-07-15
Not surprising with the weather being monsoon like only 36 runners braved the elements to contest this weeks 2 mile Self Transcendence Race at the Meadows in Edinburgh,
It saw the club's Ian Donnan put in a rare appearance at the event to finish runner up in a time of 9 minutes 50 seconds.
Race regular Alec Agnew once again turned out and came home in 29th position 4th MV50 in 13 minutes 44 seconds.
Shane Fenton
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TED IN ACTION IN SOUTH OF ENGLAND
Updated: 2010-07-14
The club's Ted Finch was in action in the South of England at the weekend.
On Saturday, in glorious sunshine he contested the Brighton 5k Parkrun, the course which comprises two and a half loops of Hove Park is slightly more undulating than the one he is more accustomed to at Cramond Edinburgh.
There was a total of 247 runners with Ted finishing in 108th in 24 minutes 52 seconds.
The following day Ted once again donned the running gear for the a longer 15k Trail Race which is part of the Chichester Challenge Series.
The course which starts and finishes in Lavant Green sees the ruuners head through Goodwood Estate before heading on to the South Downs for a 170 metre climb before returning.
Ted completed his run in 84 minutes 12 seconds.
Shane Fenton
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SARAH BATTLES THE ELEMENTS TO RETAIN 3K TITLE
Updated: 2010-07-13
In conditions she has never experienced before Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis battled her way to retaining the Scottish Athletics National Under-20 3000 metres title at a wind battered Pitreavie Stadium in Fife on Sunday.
At one point during the race Sarah, who currently heads the under-20 Scottish rankings for the 3k distance was actually blown off the track.
As expected, with it being almost unraceable conditions times would be slow, and so it proved with Sarah eventually stopping the clock at 10 minutes 34.37 seconds which is just over a minute slower than her seasons best of 9:32.66 which she recorded at the beginning of last month at Grangemouth.
Despite the time the Lothian athlete was pleased to be picking up another gold medal.
Sarah will return to Pitreavie again this weekend when she will contest the Women's 1500 metres at the 118th Scottish Senior Championships.
The club's Max McNeil contested the Under-20 Mens 3k and came home in sixth place in 10 minutes 18.38 seconds.
The meeting also incorporated the Scottish Masters Championships and it saw the clubs Brian Turner take the M35 category 5000 metres title in a time of 17 minutes 02.70 seconds.
Shane Fenton
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EDEL RETAINS 'FAMOUS' TITLE
Updated: 2010-07-12
Lothian Running Club's Edel Mooney retained her title at the Famous Grouse Crieff 10k Race on Sunday [11th July].
It is a multi-terrain race run over a scenic route with 350m total ascent, starting from Morrison’s Academy sports ground (Dallerie). The course goes out over Laggan Hill past the Baird Monument and back along the banks of the River Earn via Lady Mary's Walk
Given the windy conditions it was no surprise that Edel's time of 40 minutes 41 seconds was just over a couple of minutes slower than her figures of 12 month's ago.
This placed her 16th overall and first female.
The club's Jim Alexander also contested the race finishing 93rd in 49 minutes 20 seconds.
A total of 249 runners completed the course.
Shane Fenton
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AMONG THE PRIZES AT ALVA GAMES
Updated: 2010-07-11
There was a good representation of athletes from the Lothian Running Club at Saturday's [10th July] Famous Alva Games, and despite the inclement weather they were still among the prizes.
In the Open 90 metres Handicap Darren Thomson, Bathgate won his heat which qualified him for the cross-ties where he finished runner up, that was good enough to take him through to the Grand Final where he finished a close up third behind winner Jonathon Farrell, Old Kilpatrick and Sean Harris DWF.
Alan Stewart, Blackburn also progressed to the cross ties by virtue of a second place finish in his heat, however he narrowly missed out on a place in the final being just pipped for the final qualifying spot.
Sister's Ashley and Sarah Stewart,Blackburn along with their grandfather John, Armadale were all eliminated in the heats.
Thomson was also in the prizes in the 200 metres Handicap,he came through strongly to win his heat but was denied a clear run in the final and had to settle for fifth place.
Robert Inglis, Avonbridge was in the prizes in all three races he contested, firstly in the 800 metres Handicap he came home in sixth place before finishing in fifth in both the 1600 and 3200 metres Handicaps.
Mhairi Inglis, Avonbridge ran both the 800 and 1600 where she finished 10th and 8th respectively, Mhairi didn't go home empty handed however as she picked up a prize in the closing relay race.
11 year old Hannah Stewart Blackburn went one better than her father in getting through to the final of the Youth's 90 metres Handicap, Hannah finished third in her heat and crossed the line in fifth place in the final.
Bethany Nelson also contested the event but was eliminated in her heat.
In the Youth's 1600 metres Handicap Lauren Arbuckle, Addiewell, Hannah Stewart Blackburn and Bethany Nelson, Livingston crossed the winning line in fourth sixth and eighth respectively.
Lauren was also third in the Youth's 400 metres Handicap.
Club runners will be in action again this weekend at the Loch Lomond Games at Balloch on Saturday and the Thornton Highland Games in Fife on Sunday.
Shane Fenton
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PARKRUN PB'S FOR KENTON & MIKE.
Updated: 2010-07-10
Three club members were in action at this weeks Edinburgh Parkrun and it saw both Kenton Jones and Mike Turnbull set new PB's for the 5k course.
Kenton finished in 13th place in 18 minutes 36 seconds with Mike 139th in 31:56.
Making up the club representation was Lana Turnbull who was 59th overall and 5th female in a time of 21:35.
Shane Fenton
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JULY FIDDLERS
Updated: 2010-07-08
JULY FIDDLERS [Long Course 4.1m] Scratch Result
1 Max McNeil [23:38]
2 Keith Broadman [24;30]
3 Scott Nelson [26;33]
4 David Berrill [26:34]
5 David Mabon [29:14]
6 Suzie Hannah [30;08]
7 Colin Banham [34;15]
8 Mary Inglis [34:59]
9 Pauline Hughes [37:53]
10 Julie Toner [37;59]
11 Carol Mabon [38:40]
HANDICAP: 1 David Berrill 2 Max McNeil 3= Julie Toner & Mary Inglis.
FIDDLERS [SHORT COURSE 1.7 m]Scratch Result
1 Lara Steel [11:33]
2 Lauren Arbuckle [11:50]
3 Bethany Nelson [12:43]
4 Josh Hargreaves [13:28]
5 Lucy Omoreggie [14:12]
6 Dylan Bathgate [14;56]
7 Rebecca Steel [15:20]
8 Scott Nelson jnr [15:25]
9 Chloe Munro [15:34]
10 Babs McNeil [23:08]
11 Lyndsay Pollok [23:08]
HANDICAP: 1 Scott Nelson jnr 2 Lara Steel 3 Lauren Arbuckle.
Shane Fenton
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MIDWEEK ACTION
Updated: 2010-07-08
BRIG BASH '5' at Bridge of Earn
37 JOHN MALCOLM 32 MINUTES 34 sECONDS.
64 ALAN ROBERTSON 34 Minutes 30 Seconds.
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SELF TRANSCENDENCE 5K at Meadows Edinburgh.
43 ALEX AGNEW [6th MV50] 21 Minutes 28 Seconds.
Shane Fenton
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EDINBURGH PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-07-05
Half a dozen Lothian Running Club members contested this weeks Edinburgh Parkrun [Sat July 3].
Lana Turnbull running the race for the 17th time finished 58th overall and 5th female and was also first home in the 15-19 age category.
Both Neal Drummond and Catherine Leggett recorded new PB's for the 5k course.
Results: 51st Lana Tunbull 21 minutes 08 seconds, 103rd Ian Leggett 23:53, 107th Ted Finch 24:03, 182nd Neal Drummond 31:29[PB], 185th Mike Turnbull 32:49, 197th Catherine Leggett 37:05[PB].
203 RAN.
Shane Fenton
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LAUREN CONTINUES CLUB'S WINNING RUN ON GAMES CIRCUIT
Updated: 2010-07-04
The winning run of Lothian Running Club athletes on the Highland Games circuit continued when Lauren Arbuckle raced to victory in the Youth's 800 metres Handicap at a wet and windy Cupar Highland Games in Fife on Sunday [July 4th].
Running from a handicap of 185 metres Lauren was soon at the head of affairs and went on to stop the watch at 2 minutes 06.01 seconds.
The club's Hannah Stewart was also in the prizes in fourth place after being cauhgt right on the line for third.
Nicola Kellock made her Games debut in the Youth's 90 metres Handicap.
The 14 year old won her heat before going on to finish in third place in the final.
Club runners have now been successful on the Games circuit for the past four weekends.
The season continues with the Kenmore Highland Games on Wednesday evening and the Famous Alva Games on Saturday, there is a strong contingent of club members set to run at the latter in both the Open and Youth events.
Shane Fenton
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1500 PB FOR CRAIG
Updated: 2010-07-03
Lothian Running Club's Craig McDowell recorded a new 1500 metres PB while competing at the Dunren Open Graded Meeting at the Linwood Sports Complex on Wednesday 30th June.
Craig finished in 8th place in a time of 4 minutes 13.51 seconds which was .36 of a second quicker than his previous best time.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB TRIO IN MIDWEEK ACTION
Updated: 2010-07-01
Club duo David and Carol Mabon were in action on Tuesday evening [29th June], in the Edinburgh running of the Healthy Working Lives Jogscotland series.
David covered the 5k Inverleith Park/Royal Botanic Gardens course in 20 minutes 59 seconds with Carol completing in 27 minutes 50 seconds.
The following evening, also in the Capital, Alex Agnew as he so often is, was the club's sole representative in this weeks 2 miles Transcendence race at the Meadows.
Alex finished in 33rd place overall and 4th MV50 in 13 minutes 22 seconds.
Shane Fenton
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JUNIORS DO WELL AT GATESHEAD
Updated: 2010-06-29
Athletes from both Lothian Running Club and Livingston AC were in action across the Border at the weekend where they were competing for the composite Forth Valley team in the third match of the 2010 National Junior League at the Gateshead Stadium.
It was a fairly successful meeting for the local contingent with some recording wins and others setting new PB's in events they would not normally be contesting.
Such is the nature of the Junior League in that you are often called to the breach to contest an event that is slightly alien to you, all in the quest of raising points for your team.
This was the case for both Livingston's Amanda Campbell and Lothian's Mhairi Inglis who contested the 'A' and 'B' races in the Women's 1500 metres Steeplechase, both set new figures for the event with Amanda winning the A race in 5 minutes 22.86 seconds and Mhairi coming home second in the B event in 5:30.56.
Mhairi also ran her fastest ever 400 metres finishing in 6th place in the Women's A string race in 61.50 seconds.
There was a local double in the Women's 800 metres, Sarah Inglis' hectic schedule continued when she dropped down to the shorter distance in the A race and crossed the winning line in a seasons best 2:14.40, with Amanda Campbell taking the B event in 2:17.96.
Later in the day Sarah made it a personal double by racing to victory in the Women's 1500 metres A race in a comfortable 4:39.25.
The Lothian Club were also represented in the Mens events, Craig McDowell recorded a season's best in the 800 metres A race in finishing in fourth place in 1:59.18 while Robert Inglis was just outside his PB in the 1500 metres with a 5th place in the A string race in 4:10.39.
Both Max McNeil and Alistair Robertson lined up for the Mens 3000 metres with Max coming home in 6th spot in the A event in 10:01.87 and Alistair in 3rd in the B race in 10:15.49.
McNeil also contested the Mens 2000 metres Steeplechase and finished in 7th place in 7:17.9.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB TRIO CONTEST RED MOSS
Updated: 2010-06-29
Three club runners were among a field of 128 for the recent Red Moss Revolution Hill Race nr Balerno.
Top club finisher was Sarah O'Neil who finished 44th overall and 3rd female, John Malcolm was 49th with Matt Richardson not far behind in 57th.
Shane Fenton
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EILDON TWO HILLS RACE
Updated: 2010-06-28
Brian Turner came home in 12th place of the 78 finishers at the Eildon Two Hills Race at Melrose at the weekend.
Brian who was the only club representative at the event covered the course which started and finished at the Greenyards in 35 minutes 32 seconds.
Shane Fenton
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NEAL SOLE RUNNER AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-06-27
Neal Drummond made his Edinburgh parkrun debut on Saturday [26th June] and he was the only club runner to contest this weeks race.
Neal completed the 5k course in 31 minutes 54 seconds.
Shane Fenton
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Mile Relays
Updated: 2010-06-26
The results to last Wednesdays 3 x 1 mile relays can be found at the link below
Relay results
Matt Richardson
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CERES GAMES WIN FOR JILL
Updated: 2010-06-26
The club were represented by family Horsburgh at the Ceres Highland Games in Fife on Saturday[26th June].
After finishing in 7th place in the 800 metres handicap and 6th in the 1600 metres handicap Jill Horsburgh took advantage of a generous handicap in the 3000 metres by racing to victory in 9 minutes 41 seconds.
Both Iain and Alice Horsburgh contested the Youth's 90 metres and 800 metres handicaps, both were eliminated in their heats in the 90 metres while in the 800 Alice came home 6th with Iain 8th.
Shane Fenton
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RACES APLENTY TO END THE MONTH.
Updated: 2010-06-25
With the weekend weather forecast looking not too bad it is good that there is once again a number of events for athletes to choose from taking place around the country on track road and hills.
In the Borders at Melrose the Eildon Two Hills Race takes place from the Greenyards at 3pm.
Before that at 9.30am the weekly parkruns take place at Edinburgh, Strathclyde and Glasgow.
The Highland Games season continues with Scotland's oldest games taking place at Ceres in Fife from 1pm.
The Kingdom is the place to be on Sunday with the 27th Glenrothes Road Running Festival taking place at the Fife Sports Institute, Glenrothes.
There are races over 10k, 4k and 2k plus a biathalon. The 10k departs at 10.30am.
Once you have completed that run you can then head a few miles up the road for the Falkland Festival Hill Race which leaves from the village at 2pm.
If you are really adventurous you can visit the islands for a half marathon, the Shetland Half Marathon sets off at 11am with the Isle of Arran Half Marathon from Blackwaterfoot leaving at 12 noon.
Across the Border at Gateshead the third match in the National Junior League takes place, a few of the club athletes are likely to be in action for the composite Forth Valley team.
Shane Fenton
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CUPAR HIGHLAND GAMES [ENTRIES].
Updated: 2010-06-24
With July approaching the Highland Games circuit will be getting into full swing with meetings nearly every Saturday and Sunday as well as midweek.
It is important however you get your entries in to the respective handicappers in plenty time, usually a week prior to the games you intend running at.
This ensures you are properly handicapped and your name appears on the programme.
Plus, many of the Games wont accept late entries.
The best way to enter is , say you are at Cupar Games on the 4th July, you should enter there for Alva Games on the 10th July and so on.
Entries for Cupar Highland Games on Sunday 4th July close this Sunday 27th June, entries to handicapper Adam Crawford 01592 753439.
Adam will be at Ceres Games this Saturday and will be taking entries there for Cupar.
I will also be at Ceres so if you prefer to e mail any entries to me i will pass them on to Adam and forward the competitors tickets to you and you can pay your entry on the day of the Games.
The club had a good day at Cupar last year Robert Inglis won the 1600m, Darren Thomson was 2nd in the 90 metres , Mhairi Inglis 5th in the 800m and Lauren Arbuckle 3rd and 2nd respectively in the Youths 90m and 800m.
Shane Fenton
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UNBELIEVABLE
Updated: 2010-06-24
Apologies Shane - it really was too unbelievable, and possibly libelous, so I've removed it. If anyone wants to see the item Shane is referring to follow the link below.
Cheers,
Matt
News item
Shane Fenton
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MEADOWS 2 MILE
Updated: 2010-06-24
SELF TRANSCENDENCE 2 MILES [WED 23RD JUNE]
27TH ALEC AGNEW 13.20 4TH MV50.
36TH CLIFF DICKER 15.24 1ST MV60.
RACE WINNER: ROBERT QUINN KILBARCHAN 9.44.
Shane Fenton
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You're for the High Jump
Updated: 2010-06-24
In a slight change to the schedule, there will be High Jump for juniors this Friday at Craigswood. The weather is looking good so the equipment will be making a rare appearance. See you there.
Matt Richardson
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GREAT SCOTTISH RUN
Updated: 2010-06-23
Scottish Early Bird Prices
Runners looking to take part in this year's Great Scottish Run have just 3 days left until the end of the discounted early bird entry prices.Special early bird rates will close on Friday June 25 and runners are being urged to enter quickly to secure their place in the race.
The popular half marathon and 10k races will take place on September 4 and will again take a route which allows runners to cross Glasgow's landmark Kingston Bridge. The runners will start in the city centre's George Square and finish in Glasgow Green, by the Clyde.
The day will also have a Junior Great Scottish Run on Saturday September 4. This will include 1.5K and 3K events in Glasgow Green for youngsters aged 9-17.
Entries are still being taken for all events, with the early bird prices of £20 for the 10K and £25 for the half marathon.
Shane Fenton
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BUSY MIDWEEK
Updated: 2010-06-23
Away from the club's own 3 x 1 mile relay event at Almond Park this evening there are a number of events taking place over both roads and hills this midweek.
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Tonight marks the fourth race in this year's Stewart's Road Race Grand Prix Series.
The 5k race is part of the Healthy Working Lives jogscotland 5K Challenge (Run 2) in Glasgow Green which starts at 7.30pm.
Supporting races include the Junior jogscotland Fun Run for under 11s at 5.15pm and the Healthy Working Lives jogscotland 5K Challenge (Run 1) at 6pm.
There are still places available for these events.
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Also tonite sees the Red Moss Revelution Hill Race 9k/220m , it gets underway from Red Moss car park nr Balerno at 7.30pm.
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This weeks Self Transcendence race at the Meadows in Edinburgh is a 2 miler with a 7pm start.
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On Thursday evening [24th] the Kinross Road Runners stage the annual Milnathort Dash, this is a 5.5 mile race which which starts at 7.30pm.
Shane Fenton
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West Highland Way Race
Updated: 2010-06-22
Huge thanks to my support crew for encouraging, cajoling and dragging my sorry state to the finish line of the 25th West Highland Way Race. John Malcolm and Louise did the first night shift getting me to Rowardennan in good nick. At least I hope it was them because these 2 folks in heavy midge gear kept popping up everywhere and feeding me. After a good few hours on my lonesome doing the dreaded lochside stretch my knees and feet were starting to get trashed so was happy to meet up with next crew member, Allister Guy, at Beinglas bearing gifts of bandages and plasters. Bliss! Feeling a bit better, off to the next checkpoint at Auchtertyre where Mike and Hazel, Teresa and Jim are waiting. This is also a weigh-in checkpoint. Discover I have lost only 1 kilo. After running 50 miles there is no justice in the world... Allister joins me for this next section which suddenly feels incredibly tough. The heat has been unbearable and suddenly I'm wabbit, completely out of energy. Somehow make it to next checkpoint at Bridge of Orchy where Mike runs with me for next 4 miles. Manage to eat something and feel life coming back into my legs so had a really good section here. Team up next with Teresa who joins me for the Rannoch Moor section. Finally the heat dies down and we can breath but I end up at Glencoe feeling dreadful. Had to lie down in car for 20 mins. Didn't fancy food, same old story, so take off again under par. Jim Salvage takes over now and we head across to Altnafeadh and the Devil's Staircase, by now in the dark. This is a real struggle, very rocky and my left knee won't bend and right ankle won't flex. Takes hours and I can't remember eating anything. Completely exhausted can't remember much of this except it was torture and lasted for ever. Finally make it to Kinlochleven and lie down for half an hour. Wake up revived, have a bite to eat and head off with last support crew, Jim Alexander, for the last 15 miles. By now daylight is through and we make the long climb out of Kinlochleven, through the Lairigmor (I call this bit Valley of Death)on to Lundavra, the last checkpoint. With only 7 miles to go and Ben Nevis appearing ahead of us, we make good time, through Braveheart car park to offload rucksacks and jackets to Mike and Hazel, then last couple of miles to the most beautiful sight in the world, the Lochaber Leisure Centre, the finish. Time was slow, 33hrs, but of 160 starters only 109 finished so I am one of the lucky ones. So once again, HUGE thanks to my support crew. I was a torn-faced disaster at the latter end and to quote from the R.E.M. song, they were 'shiny happy people'. Couldn't ask for better.
Mags Turnbull
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Mile Relay
Updated: 2010-06-21
There will be a 3x mile relay race on Wednesday in place of the normal training session at Almond Park. Please contact Martin or Kenton if you want to take part (see the contacts page). There is a team listing below.
Team Listing
Matt Richardson
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WEEKEND ROUND UP
Updated: 2010-06-21
SEVEN HILLS OF EDINBURGH
13 DAVID SIMMONS 1:54.05
14 ROBIN GALLOWAY 1:54.09
182 COMPLETED
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PEEBLES BELTANE 10K TRAIL RACE
88 GRAHAM NEIL 1:01.09
Shane Fenton
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SARAH 7TH AT BEDFORD CHAMPIONSHIP'S &TRIALS
Updated: 2010-06-20
Sarah Inglis finished in 7th place in the Under-20 Women's race at the Aviva Under-20 & Under-23 AAA Championships and World Trials at Bedford International Stadium on Sunday [20th June].
Sarah completed the 7 and a half laps of the track in 9 minutes 58.85 seconds, victory went to Under-17 athlete Emelia Gorecka 9:25.65.
[Updated report to follow].
Shane Fenton
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ANOTHER GOOD DAY AT THE GAMES FOR CLUB RUNNERS
Updated: 2010-06-19
Club runners enjoyed another successful day at the Newburgh Highland Games in Fife on Saturday 19th June.
Both Darren Thomson and Robert Inglis repeated their Open 90metres and 800 metres wins from Helensburgh Games the previous week.
Darren qualified for the final of the 90 by finishing runner up in his heat to Francis Smith Pitreavie AC.
The Lothian runner however gained revenge on the Scottish hurdles internationalist Smith in the final, in a blanket finish Thomson just edged home ahead of Kevin Eddy Kelty with Smith close up in third.
Robert Inglis started from the backmark in the Open 800 metres but steadily worked his way through the field to break the tape in 1:54.40 ahead of Don Bradley Inverness and Barry Davie Pitreavie AC. Robert also finished 4th in the 1600 metres handicap.
Bethany Nelson almost made it a sprint double for the club, after winning her heat in the Youth's 90 metres handicap she went on to finish runner up in the final behind Ross Friel Glenrothes.
Alice Horsburgh qualified to the final of the Youths 200 metres as a fastest loser before finishing 5th in the final.
In the Youth's 800 and 1600 metres races Hannah Stewart finoshed 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Shane Fenton
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VICTORY AND PARKRUN PB FOR BRIAN
Updated: 2010-06-19
Brian Turner led home a field of 92 runners to win Saturday's[19th June] Strathclyde Parkrun.
And in doing so recorded a new PB of 16 minutes 40 seconds for the 5k course.
Ted Finch was the only club runner at the Edinburgh parkrun this week and came home in a time of 24:29 exactly one miute outside his PB.
Shane Fenton
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LRC 3x1 mile Relay, Livingston Civic Centre 7.30pm sharp. Wed 23rd June 2010
Updated: 2010-06-19
Hi All,
Just a reminder that we have a 3x1 mile Handicapped Relay at the Civic Centre at 7.30pm sharp. Cost £1. Try to get a team together and make up a really cool team name. If you want to run and don't have a team, tell Martin and he'll organise more to run with you. It's all just for fun and to get in some good training.Prizes galore for all.......Edel
Edel Mooney
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Lothian Running Club - Barbecue
Updated: 2010-06-17
This Friday sees the 10th anniversary club Barbecue at Beecraigs (across the road from the playpark). There will be a fun run and activities for kids, a marked 5K trail run for adults (see link below for the route) and of course food. The 5K will start at 7:30pm and the food will be served from 8pm.
The weather forecast is good, so please just turn up on the day, run if you want to, or just eat. There is a £2 charge to cover the food.
5K route
Matt Richardson
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MIDWEEK ACTION
Updated: 2010-06-17
Robin Morris won the MV60 category at this weeks[16th June] Self Transendence one mile race at the Meadows ,Edinburgh.
41 ALEC AGNEW [6:11] 7TH MV50
48 ROBIN MORRIS [6:23] 1ST MV60
57 CLIFF DICKER [7:19] 3RD MV60
BEN SHEANN HILL RACE [Stratheyre, Perthshire].
Herbie McLean was the clubs sole representative at Wednesday nights [16th June] race and finished 41st of the 68 who completed the course.
Shane Fenton
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Dechmont - More photos
Updated: 2010-06-17
More photos of the 10K and Fun Run are available below
Photos
Matt Richardson
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TRAIL RACE [NEWSPAPER REPORT]
Updated: 2010-06-16
This is the Trail Race report which has been submitted to newspapers, just have to wait and see if they use it all.[Hope i haven't missed anyone out!]
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Despite someone trying to sabotage the course and the weather being on the damp side nearly 200 runners converged on Livingston on Sunday for the 9th running of the Dechmont Law 10k Trail Race and 2.5k Junior Run.
There was a marvellous turn out from the hosts, Lothian Running Club who had around 40 members taking part in the two races.
Here is a list of the leading prize winners on the day.
Alan Ramage of Ronhill Cambuslang was first over the line in the 10k covering the picturesque course in 34m.30s, followed by Alan Derrick of Calderglen Harriers in 34.49 and Stephen Allan of Kirkintilloch Olympians in 35.10.
Lothian Running Club's Edel Mooney was first lady home in 37.51 (11th overall), followed by club mate Chloe Cox[24th overall] in 39.15 with Lasswade AC's Keira Murray taking 3rd place in 39.39.
Winning male team award was Kirkintilloch Olympians (Stephen Allan, David Hogg and Paul O'Connor) and winning ladies team was Lothian Running Club (Edel Mooney, Chloe Cox and Jocelyn Moar).
Age category results are 1st Male V40 William Murphy (Harmeny AC),
1st Male V50 Neil Adamson (Armadale AC),
1st Male V60 Stuart Waugh (Calderglen Harriers),
1st Female V40 Julie Oswald (H.E.L.P.),
1st Female V50 Marguerite Robertson (unattached),
1st Junior Male Alistair Robertson (Lothian).
First three home in the 2.5k Junior Fun Run were Graham Bruce, Roisin Bonucchi and Andrew Lickley.
Full results on the club website www.lothianrunningclub.co.uk.
Here is the full list of places and times of the club runners who participated.
10k Trail Race.
10th Alistair Robertson 32minutes 29 seconds.
11th 1st Female Edel Mooney 37:51.
13th Scott Nelson 38:17,
17th Alan McIntosh 38:31,
23rd Ross McMaster 39:13,
24th 2nd Female Chloe Cox 39:15,
30th Richard Docherty 41:00,
33rd Matt Richardson 41:28,
39th Jocelyn Moar 5th Female 41:49,
43rd Mike Lieberman 42:07,
46th David Mabon 42:53,
51st Brian Reid 43:29,
52nd 7th Female Lynne Murray 43:32,
59th Jim Alexander 44:38.
68th Alan Robertson 45;18,
75th 11th Female Saran Jones 46:05,
92nd 14th Female Jill Horsburgh,
96th Colin Banham 44:15,
103rd 18th Female Marsie Ewing 50:23,
112th Ted Finch 53;34,
113th Robin Lickley 53;48,
118 Graham Neil 54:18.
135 completed course.
2.5k Junior Run.
3 Andrew Lickley[9] 9;23,
6 Sam Jones[11] 9:56],
7 Amy Lickley[10]10:02,
8 Iain Horsburgh[11]10;07,
10 Conor Anderson[14] 10;24,
12 Alice Horsburgh[12] 10:40,
17 James Baharrie[10] 11:45,
18 Scott Nelson[9] 11:45,
19 Lewis Newton[8] 12:05,
22 Megan Balharrie 12:31,
26 Sarah Cormack[8] 13:15,
30 Millie Couper[8] 15:57,
31 Finn Docherty[5] 15:56,
32 Lesley Docherty 15: 56,
36 Lauren McCormack[5] 16:57,
36 Abbie Malcolm [6] 17:01,
37 Erin Doherty[8],
40 Fiona Eades[5] 19:34,
45 Colin Banham 21:05.
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[Thank's to Mags for the facts figures and info, which were a great help in the compilation of this report].
Shane Fenton
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SARAH BOUNCES BACK TO TAKE 1500 METRES GOLD
Updated: 2010-06-15
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Sarah Inglis kicked off her 2010 track season last month, with by her own standards, a couple of below par performances at both the Loughborough International down South and the Regional Champioships at Wishaw.
However on Sunday in near perfect conditions at Grangemouth, the Lothian Running Club starlet produced a much more pleasing performance to claim the Under-20 Women's 1500 metres title at the Bank of Scotland Under-23 and Under-20 Championships.
A late decision saw the organisers combine the field for the race which saw the two age groups run together.
It proved to be the correct move as it produced the best race of the day, Sarah[under-20] along with Laura Dunn[under-23] Edinburgh AC set a fast early pace which they maintained until the last 200 metres before being overhauled by VP Glasgow duo Josephine Moultrie[under-23] and Abbey McGhee[under-23] who battled out the finish in which Moultrie prevailed to take the under-23 title from her club mate McGhee with Dunn out-battling Inglis for third to take the bronze.
Sarah's fourth place however was enough to clinch the gold medal in the Under-20 category, her time of 4 minutes 27.50 seconds which was only 2.29 seconds outside her PB for the distance also moved her up to second place in the 2010 Scottish under-20 rankings for 1500 metres and eighth in the UK.
The big races keep coming for Sarah, this Sunday she steps up in distance to 3000 metres at the Aviva Under-23 and Under 20 Championships at the Bedford International Stadium, the event also incorporates the Trials for the World Junior Championship's in Moncton, Canada next month.
Shane Fenton
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WEEKEND ROUND UP
Updated: 2010-06-15
Club duo Gordon and Mary Little were among 677 runners who completed Sunday's Dunfermline Half Marathon, Gordon completed the course in 1 hour 57 minutes 47 seconds with Mary 10 minutes behind in 2 hours 07 moinutes 19 seconds.
Neal Drummond has been the sole club runner to have taken part in all four races in the Polaroid Eyeware series of races which culminated with the Vale of Leven 10k at Balloch on Sunday.
Neal completed the course at Loch Lomond Shores in 55 minutes 14 seconds.
Three club ruunners were among a huge field of 809 for Friday night's Blackrock '5' Race at Pettycur Bay, Kinghorn in Fife.
103 DAVID BATHGATE 31;25.
131 MIKE LIEBERMAN 32;16
190 ALAN ROBERTSON 33:52
Shane Fenton
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Photos, Race Review and Results
Updated: 2010-06-13
Despite someone's attempts to sabotage the course, and the weather being on the damp side.... we hope you all enjoyed our wee event today. We have 100's of photos to show you. Hopefully there will be one of each athlete in action! There's some below for starters...
Apologies but photos from the Fun Run will not be available until later in the week, but come back as they will be published.
Over 40 of our club members and friends stepped in to volunteer so big THANK YOU to you all. It has not gone un-noticed and is very much appreciated.
Results now uploaded (scroll down the page to previous news item). Any errors or omissions, please email me on mags.turnbull@hotmail.com.
Hope to see you next year.
Mags photos
Richards photos
Mags Turnbull
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Dechmont Law Trail Race
Updated: 2010-06-13
The results to the 10K and Fun Run are now available. Photos and post-match analysis will follow shortly...
10K results
Fun Run
Matt Richardson
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GOOD DAY FOR CLUB TRIO AT HELENSBURGH GAMES
Updated: 2010-06-12
A visit to the Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games on Sasturday 12th June proved to be a successful one for the trio of club athletes who made the trip.
Darren Thomson claimed victory in the 90 metres and also placed 3rd place in both the scratch 90 metres and 200 metres handicap.
Robert Inglis also had a good day winning the 800 metres handicap and finishing runner-up in the 1600 metres handicap.
Mhairi Inglis also got among the prizes with a 3rd place in the Hill Race,
The Games circuit moves on to Newburgh in Fife this Saturday.
Shane Fenton
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PARKRUN PB FOR MAX
Updated: 2010-06-12
Running in only his second Edinburgh Parkrun Max McNeil set a new PB covering the 5k course along the Cramond waterfront in 16 minutes 49 seconds.
This placed him in 4th place overall and 1st in the 15-19 age category.
A trio of club vets also contested this week's race, Ian Leggett 24:45 and Ted Finch 24:48 finished 91st and 92nd respectively with race debutant Catherine Leggett the whipper in, in 38:18.
155 completed the course this week.
Shane Fenton
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NEWBURGH HIGHLAND GAMES [Entries Details]
Updated: 2010-06-11
Entries for Newburgh Highland Games in Fife on Saturday 19th June close this Sunday 13th June.
Late entries will be accepted but to ensure your name is on the Games day programme you should enter by above date.
Events are Open: 90m 200m 400m 800m 1600m.[£4 all in].
Youth's: 90m 200m 800m 1600m.[£2 all in].
Last year Darren Thomson won the 90m and Mhairi Inglis the 800m.
Entries to Shane Fenton 01592 756088 or sfenton@ymail.com
Shane Fenton
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EVENTS GALORE OVER THE WEEKEND
Updated: 2010-06-10
It's another busy weekend ahead with a plethora of events taking place all over the country and club members are set to be in action at quite a few of them.
Friday evening sees the Black Rock '5' take place from Kinghorn in Fife, the start time is usually dictated by the tide and this year it is 7.45pm.
On Saturday the Isle of Skye Half Marathon takes place at Portree.
In Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline the 5k race sets off at 2pm.
As usual on a Saturday morning the parkruns take place at Edinburgh, Strathclyde and Glasgow.
There is also a handful of hill races taking place on Saturday, among them Traprain, [East Linton], Durisdeer[Dumfries] and Cairn Table[Muirkirk].
Sunday sees the club stage their own Dechmont Law 10k Trail Race and 2.5k Fun Run the latter at 10.30am with the trail race half an hour later.
In Fife the Dunfermline Half Marathon departs at 11am, the race also incorporates the Scottish Half Marathon Championship and is also the 3rd event in the Stewarts Road Race Grand Prix Series.
On the track Grangemouth is the venue for the Bank of Scotland Under-20 and Under-23 Championships.
Club runners are set to be in action at the Strathmore Highland Games which take place within the grounds of Glamis Castle.
On what is a really busy day there is a 10k Road Race around Loch Lomond Shores from Balloch at 10am.
Shane Fenton
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ROSS 3RD IN CORSTORPHINE 5K
Updated: 2010-06-10
Lothian Running Club's Ross Milne turned in another fine performance to finish 3rd in the Corstorphine AAC 5 mile Road Race on Wednesday evening [9th June].
Ross who was the club's only representative in the race recorded a time of 26 minutes 42 seconds victory went to Pitreavie AC's MV50 athlete Jeff Farquhar[26:24].
126 ran
Shane Fenton
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Open Evening
Updated: 2010-06-09
If you have ever been interested to know more about the benefits of sports massage but didn't know who to ask, we'll here's your chance to find out more for free! Active X Clinic is opening in Livingston and is holding an open evening this Friday, see the linked flyer. All club members have been invited to attend
Flyer
Kenton Jones
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JSB LEAGUE MATCH 2 [MEADOWBANK].
Updated: 2010-06-08
A number of the club's Junior athletes recently represented the club in the second match of the JSB Forth Valley League at Meadowbank.
GIRLS
UNDER-15 200M
[A] 2nd Nicola Kellock [28.7].
[B] 5th Alice Horsburgh [32.4].
UNDER-13 200M
[A] 5TH Bethany Nelson [32.7].
[B] 4th Hazel Shanley [33.00].
UNDER-11 200M
[A] 4th Rebecca Steel [37.4].
UNDER-15 800M
[A] 5th Lauren Arbuckle [2:40.4].
[B] 3rd Lara Steel [2:40.6].
UNDER-13 800M
[A] 1st Amy McCulloch [2:44.4].
[B] 3rd Bethany Nelson [2:59.8].
UNDER-11 800M
[A] 7th Rebecca Steel [3:27.0].
UNDER-15 4 X 400M Relay.
[A] 6th Nicola Kelloch, Marie McGlaughlin, Lara Steel and Alice Horsburgh.
BOYS
UNDER-13 200M
[A] 6th Lachlan Kemp [34.00].
UNDER-13 800M
[A] 6th Andrew Brady [2:59.7].
[B] 5th Iain Horsburgh [3:05.2].
UNDER-13 4 x 400m Relay.
[A] 7th Iain Horsburgh, Andrew Brady, Lachlan Kemp and Christopher White.
Shane Fenton
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WEEKEND ROUND -UP
Updated: 2010-06-07
ASICS HADDINGTON 5 MILE RACE
4th Brian Turner..................27:37.
52nd Jim Alexander................37:40.
SCOLTY HILL RACE
UNDER-19 2nd Max McNeil.
MEADOWBANK 10K
7th Ross Milne......................32:46.83.
Shane Fenton
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IN THE PRIZES AT MARKINCH GAMES
Updated: 2010-06-06
Once again the club were well represented at the Markinch Highland Games which was good to see as these are my home Games.
For the second year in succession Darren Thomson was just pipped in the 90 metres Handicap on this occasion being just touched off by Martin Paterson Central AC.
Darren was also runner up in the 400 metres Handicap which was also won by Paterson.
Mhairi Inglis ran a good race in the Open 1600 metres and was just run down in the home straight but still sneaked into the prizes in 6th place. Robert Inglis also ran but was outside the places.
In the 1600 Metres Handicap Robert and Sarah finished in 4th and 5th places repectively with Mhairi just out the prizes,
In the 3200 metres Sarah and Robert were again placed with Sarah who was only caught on the last lap 3rd and Robert 6th.
In the Youth races Lauren Arbuckle, Bethany Nelson and Hannah Stewart were all in action with Lauren managing a third place in the 1600 metres with Hannah fourth.
John McStewart, Alan Stewart and twins Ashley and Sarah Stewart all contested the Open 90 metres and 200 metres handicaps.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB DUO AT UPHILL RACE
Updated: 2010-06-06
Only two club members, Edel Mooney and Herbie McLean contested the Glas Tulaichea Uphill Race on Saturday 5th June.
This was a record low turnout for the club.
Edel finished 20th overall and 3rd female in 50 minuted 22 seconds with Herbie 29th and 10th MV50 in 54:20.
9 members helped with organisation,including a recording and assisting team on the summit, and course marking on Friday. Iain Donnan Steve and Val Dempsey, Joyce Salvona, Mark Kassyk, Robin Morris and Edel Mooney.
Shane Fenton
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PARKRUN PB FOR CRAIG
Updated: 2010-06-05
Running in his second parkrun Craig McDowell bettered his debut run to set a new PB of 18 minutes 09 seconds for the 5k course which placed him 8th overall.
In all, half a dozen club runners were in action.
8th...Craig McDowell...[18:09]
28th..John Malcolm.....[19:20]
54th..Lana Turnbull 7th F...[21:00]
66th..Marie Storrie 10th F..[21:31]
114th.Ian Leggett...[24:42]
174th.Mike Turnbull.[33:02]
RACE WINNERS:
MALE: Andrew Douglas..Inverclyde AC [14:59]
FEMALE:Amanda Campbell..Livingston AC [19:13]
180 Ran
Shane Fenton
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CLUB DUO AT POLAROID 10K EVENT
Updated: 2010-06-04
Ross Milne and Neal Drummond were in a line-up of just under 800 runners at the Dumbarton 10k on Thursday night [3rd June] which was the third race in the Polaroid Eyewear Series.
Ross finished in 8th place in a good time of 32 minutes 45 seconds.
Neal who had ran the previous two races in the series at Clydebank and Helensburgh just crept inside the hour mark with a time of 59 minutes 57 seconds for 718th place.
A total of 794 runners completed.
Shane Fenton
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Successive golds for Amy
Updated: 2010-06-02
Racing for Craiglockhart Primary School, Amy Lickley has won interschools gold medals twice in the past couple of weeks.
In the BAA Edinburgh Airport Youth Games (May 13), she took part in their first aquathlon event (200m swim + 5 times round a football pitch)). Third out of the pool, Amy reeled in the leaders during the first lap of the run, and came home with a comfortable lead.
In the Edinburgh Interscholastic Primary "B" (small schools) P6 and 7 athletics event on May 31, Amy took part in her first ever 600m race. Racing alongside the boys in the final, Amy glided into the overall lead at 300m and crossed the line with a 15m lead over the first boy, equalling the record for the event in 2:02. As she's still in P6, she'll be back next year, aiming to smash that record.
Robin Lickley
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GOOD NITE FOR CLUB AT DEANS 5K
Updated: 2010-06-02
The club had a successful evening at the Deans Primary School 5k & 2k races recently.
There was a victory in the Mens 5k a 1-2 in the Womens 5k and a win in the Womens 2k.
Max McNeil was first home in the Men's 5k covering the course in 16 minutes 40 seconds.
Edel Mooney took the Women's 5k title and was followed over the line by club-mate Jocelyn Moar in second place.
Victory in the Women's 2k went to Nicola Kellet.
Shane Fenton
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SUCCESS FOR CHLOE IN A 10K WITH DIFFERENCE
Updated: 2010-06-02
Lothian Running Club's Chloe Cox ran a 10k with a difference at the weekend and emerged first in the female category in the Edinburgh Urbanathlon.
Urbanathlon is a parkour-inspired event, where participants must traverse a series of obstacles along a 10k route.
Shane Fenton
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MARIE & ROSS CLUB REP'S AT DUNBLANE
Updated: 2010-06-01
Marie Storrie and Ross McMaster were the club's representative at Sunday's[30th May] Dunblane Hydro 7.5 mile Race.
Marie completed the course which starts and finishes within the grounds of Dunblane Hydro in 54 minutes 27 seconds.
This placed her 63rd overall and 6th in the Open Female category..
A total of 302 runners completed the course.
Ross who only recently joined the club completed the course in 48 minutes 39 seconds for 21st overall and 8th in the Male open category.
Shane Fenton
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'FASTEST OAP' TOOK 10 MILE SHORTCUT!
Updated: 2010-06-01
From Eurosport World of Sport
'Fastest OAP' took 10-mile short cut
Anthony Gaskell finished this year's London Marathon in the fastest time ever recorded by anyone over 65, but it has since been revealed that he took a 10-mile short cut.
Gaskell, a 69-year-old from the Wirral in Merseyside, completed the marathon in a mere three hours and five minutes to find himself in the record books.
The OAP was due to receive a plaque marking his achievement but, six weeks after the event, it was uncovered that he took 10 miles off the course.
Observers questioned how a previously unknown veteran could have performed with such distinction, and an enquiry revealed he completed the second half in under an hour - a time which would have obliterated that of the world record holder, Haile Gebrselassie.
Gaskell was shown to have cut the course just after Tower Bridge, where he subsequently claimed he was injured after falling over a runner ahead of him who had tripped on a safety barrier.
He has insisted he never claimed to have run the last part of the course and that he did not try to pass off the winning time as his own.
Shane Fenton
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BUSY MIDWEEK TO START JUNE
Updated: 2010-06-01
There is a number of midweek fixtures scheduled as we enter June.
It will be a busy evening on Wednesday 2nd, for hill runners the Kilpatrick Hill Race 9.6k/427m takes place from Kilpatrick Bowling Club.
There is a couple of events happening in Fife, the Auld Toon 10k goes on in the Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline whlile in the North-East of the Kingdom Fife AC stage the Hill of Tarvit 5 mile race from Ceres.
This week's Self Transcendence race in Edinburgh is a 5 miler and will be at Silverknowes.
On Thursday night the Dumbarton 10k race departs from the Dumbarton Academy.
All of the above events come under starters orders at 7.30pm.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB DUO IN BIG PARKRUN FIELD
Updated: 2010-05-29
Club duo Lana Turnbull and Craig McDowell were among a record field for this weeks Edinburgh Parkrun.
Craig who was making his debut at the event covered the 5k course in 18 minutes 19 seconds which placed him 18th overall and 2nd in the 15-19 category.
This was Lana's 15th parkrun appearance and she came home in 19:54 for 46th overall 3rd female overall and winner of the 15-19 age group.
Shane Fenton
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RUNNER-UP SPOT FOR BRIAN AT COLLEGE 5K
Updated: 2010-05-28
A handful of Lothian Running club members contested the West Lothian College Livingston 5k Road Race on Wednesday evening[26th May].
Brian Turner led the club contingent home in second place in 16 minutes 48 seconds, he was followed in in 6th and 7th by David Berrill 19:09 and John Malcolm 19:46.
David and Carol Mabon completed the Lothian finishers with David 11th amd 2nd MV50 in 21:25 and Carol 29th and 2nd FV50 28:29.
The male race winner was Neil Tenant Edinburgh AC 16:03 with Yvonne Crilley Livingston first female 20:33.
The past two Thursday evenings Neal Drummond has been the club's only runner in the opening two events of the Polaroid Eyewear 10k series.
A week past Thursday Neal completed the Helensburgh course in 67 minutes 48 seconds however this week at Clydebank he bettered that time by 11 mins 45 seconds in finishing in 56:02.
Shane Fenton
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HECTIC HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Updated: 2010-05-28
The Bank Holiday weekend looks like being a hectic one with events scheduled to take place all over the country and the islands.
The opening Highland Games of the new S.H.G.A.season goes ahead at Blackford in Perthshire where some club runners are entered.
On Saturday, on the Isle of Lewis, the Stornoway Half Marathon and 10k comes under orders at 10 am. Later at, An Talla on Tiree their 10k race sets off at 1pm.
Elsewhere there is a 10k race at Laggan which departs the village hall at 2pm.
All the usual parkruns at Edinburgh, Strathclyde and Glasgow begin at 9.30am.
Down South in Manchester the 1st British Milers Club GP meeting takes place with many Scots in the start lists.
On Sunday the Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon and 10k leaves the Esplanade at Campbeltown at 10.30am.
Nearer home there is the Deans Primary School 5k at 11am, later at 1pm the Dunblane Hydro 7.5 miles Road Race gets on it's way, again further South at Bedford the CAU Inter-Counties Championships take place over both Sunday and holiday Monday.
Shane Fenton
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One runner needed for Arran
Updated: 2010-05-27
There's still one place left for the Round Arran Relay on Sat 24th July. Details previously posted but all legs are between 8-11 miles, all undulating. You can get there and back in a day but a group of us are camping. If interested phone me 01506 890064 and I can tell you more. There is also likely to be room on the bus for non-running family members who want to come along as support.
Jill Horsburgh
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MARKINCH HIGHLAND GAMES [SUNDAY JUNE 6TH]
Updated: 2010-05-27
Markinch Highland Games in Fife have been well attended and very profitable for athletes from Lothian RC in recent years, hopefully this year will be no different.
However anyone wishing to take part at the Games on Sunday June 6th should have their entries in by this Sunday May 30th.
If you are interested in taking part in any of the events[list below]get contact with the handicapper Adam Crawford 01592753439.
OPEN EVENTS: 90M,200M,400M,800M,1600M,3200M[All Handicaps].
YOUTH EVENTS;90M,200M,400M,800M,1600M.[All Handicaps].
OPEN & YOUTH RELAYS [Teams selected on the day].
Shane Fenton
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CLUB DUO IN MEADOWS MILE
Updated: 2010-05-27
Club duo Alec Agnew and Jocelyn Moar contested this weeks[26th May] Self Transcendence race at the Meadows which was a mile.
Jocelyn came home in 39th overall in 5 minutes 38 seconds which placed her 4th in the female category.
Alec a regular at this weekly series crossed the line at 6 minutes 09 seconds for 49th place overall and 2nd MV50.
Race winners were MALE: Don Naylor HBT [4:39] and FEMALE: Katja Eravisto Edinburgh AC [5:17].
Shane Fenton
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CHRISTINE TRIUMPHS IN WEST LOTHIAN HALF
Updated: 2010-05-26
Lothian Running Club's Christine Milne was the winner of the Women's Race in Sunday's West Lothian Half Marathon in Bathgate.
Christine covered the course in 1 hour 40 minutes 32 seconds. David Mabon came home in 12th place overall in a time of 1:44.21.
Lesley McGiffen also contested the event and was 59th in 2:22.16.
David Simon 1:21.59 was the winner of the Mens Race.
Due to a fixture clash with the big races in Edinburgh there was a disappointing turnout of only 63 runners.
Shane Fenton
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WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE 5K [TONIGHT 26TH MAY]
Updated: 2010-05-26
5K Road Race 2010
The Annual West Lothian College Livingston 5K road race is approaching fast! The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 26 May 2010 starting at 7pm from West Lothian College.
The route is an accurately measured course which is ideal for all abilities and is a SAF permitted event.
Spaces however are limited to 150 places so you'll need to be quick to book a place as they are available on a first come first served basis.
The entry fee is £6.00 for Athletic Scotland Members and £8.00 for all other athletes. Entries are accepted straight away and SAF rules apply.
You will collect your number on the night.
Each runner will receive a souvenir and there will be spot prizes as well as prizes for first....
3 Males
3 Ladies
Male Master (40+)
Female Master (35+)
Male Super Master (50+)
Female Super Master[45+]
Shane Fenton
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SURPRISE!! Cape Wrath Marathon
Updated: 2010-05-26
... and to update the report below... Many CONGRATULATIONS to Teresa McMenemy and Jim Salvage. Being regular visitors to Cape Wrath since 2004 they decided it was going to be their special place to announce their surprise engagement. Congratulations to you both!
Club members travelled to Durness, in the far north west of Scotland, to take part in the Cape Wrath Marathon. First home was Alan Robertson in 3hrs.44mins, followed by Jim Alexander in 4hrs.20mins, Mags Turnbull in 4hrs.38mins and Mark Kassyk in 5hrs.21mins. Teresa McMenemy and Allister Guy, had a combined time of 4hrs.00mins in the 2-person marathon relay and Jim Salvage gave his own marathon effort by marshalling on Capeside for 9 hours. Early conditions were ideal, cool with heavy mist followed later by sunshine and a light breeze.
Mags Turnbull
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EDEL LEADS THE LADIES AT BALERNO RIGGS RACE
Updated: 2010-05-26
Edel Mooney was leading lady at Monday evening's Balerno Riggs Race.
Edel covered the hilly six mile course from Malleny Park through Balerno and onto the Pentlands in 36 minutes 41 seconds.
This placed her 27th overall and 1st women.
In the Men's race Ross Milne crossed the finish line in 8th place in 33 minutes 06 seconds, the overall men's winner was Ross Houston Central AC.
Shane Fenton
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LOUGHBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL
Updated: 2010-05-25
Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis represented Scotland at Senior level at the weekend in the prestigeous Loughborough International meeting in the Midlands.
Scotland were up against England,Wales Great Britain & Ireland Juniors and Loughborough AC.
The line-up for the Women's 3000 metres was littered with seasoned internationalists and top GB ranked athletes, in fact it is probably the most competitive track race Sarah has been involved in.
It didn't however turn out to be one of the Lothian athletes better runs, feeling a bit below par, Sarah turned in a somewhat lack lustre performance by her own standards which left her slightly disappointed.
Her time of 10 minutes 02.77 seconds which placed her 11th was well outside her personel best[9:26.02] for the distance.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB ATHLETES IN JUNIOR LEAGUE ACTION
Updated: 2010-05-25
[Updated Report]
Four Lothian Running Club athletes and one from Livingston AC were in action at Meadowbank Stadium on Sunday representing the composite Forth Valley team in Northern Premier division of the 2010 National Junior League.
These are the results of the events they contested.
Female 800 metres [A] 1st Amanda Campbell[2:12.81].
Male 800 metres [B] 4th Craig McDowell[2:04.81]],
Female 200 metres[A] 4th Amanda Campbell [26:49],
Female 400 metres [A] 7th Mhairi Inglis[62.90],
Female 1500 metres [A] 3rd Mhairi Inglis[4:51.6],
Female 3000 metres [A] 4th Lana Turnbull[11:39.7],
Male 3000 metres [B] 4th Max McNeil[9:39.4].
Female 4 x 400 metres Team 3rd Mhairi Inglis.
Amanda Cambell.Lana Turnbull, Hollie Lister.
Overall on the day the Forth Valley Team finished 5th of the 8 teams.
The third match in the competition takes place at Gateshead on Sunday June 27th.
Shane Fenton
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Victory for Edel at Balerno
Updated: 2010-05-25
Edel Mooney was the victor in the female category at Monday nights Riggs Race at Balerno.
[Fullreport to follow]
Shane Fenton
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Updated: 2010-05-25
Shane Fenton
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CATEGORY WIN FOR SCOTT B --PB'S FOR SCOTT S ROSS & JENNIFER
Updated: 2010-05-24
Lothian Running Club's Scott Balfour was the winner of the over 60 category at Sunday's Edinburgh Marathon.
In sweltering conditions Scott covered the 26 miles from the centre of Edinburgh to the finish at Musselburgh Racecourse in 3 hours 01 minutes and 19 seconds.
Despite the searing heat a trio of club runners set new PB's for the distance.
Scott Nelson 3 hours 12 minutes, Jennifer Banks 4 hours 4 minutes and Ross McMaster who recently joined the club 3:19:27.
Edinburgh member Jennifer Laing also completed the course in 4 hours 36 minutes.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB ATHLETES IN JUNIOR LEAGUE ACTION
Updated: 2010-05-24
Four Lothian Running Club athletes and one from Livingston AC were in action at Meadowbank Stadium on Sunday representing the composite Forth Valley team in Northern Premier division of the 2010 National Junior League.
These are the results of the events they contested.
Female 800 metres [A] 1st Amanda Campbell[2:12.81].
Male 800 metres [B] 4th Craig McDowell[2:04.81]],
Female 200 metres[A] 4th Amanda Campbell [26:49],
Female 400 metres [A] 7th Mhairi Inglis[62.90],
Female 1500 metres [A] 3rd Mhairi Inglis[4:51.6],
Female 3000 metres [A] 4th Lana Turnbull[11:39.7],
Male 3000 metres [B] 4th Max McNeil[9:39.4].
Female 4 x 400 metres Team 3rd Mhairi Inglis. Amanda Cambell.Lana Turnbull, Hollie Lister.
Overall on the day the Forth Valley Team finished 5th of the 8 teams
The third match in the competition takes place at Gateshead on Sunday June 27th.
Shane Fenton
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Updated: 2010-05-23
Mags Turnbull
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SENIOR SCOTTISH VEST FOR SARAH
Updated: 2010-05-22
Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis will don the Scotland vest on Sunday [23rd May] when she represents her country at senior level in the prestigeous Loughborough International meeting in Leicestershire.
This is the first major track event of the summer and Scotland will be up against teams from England, Wales, GB & Ireland U-20s and Loughborough students
Sarah who will contest the Women's 3000 metres which has a quality line up of high ranking and international athletes.
This is the probable start list which was published during the week.
WOMEN 3000 METRES
Laura Kenney
Lisa Dobriskey Loughborough
Sonia Samuels
Hannah Whitmore
Kirsty Milner
Natalie Gray
Josephine Moultrie
Lily Partridge GB U20
Faye Fullerton
Sophie Morris
Emily Pidgeon
Nicola Gould
Lucy O’Gorman
Faye Fullerton England
Sian Edawards
Sarah Inglis Scotland
TBC Wales
Shane Fenton
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PB's GALORE - BUT NOT FOR CLUB DUO.
Updated: 2010-05-22
As predicted, with conditions to suit, PB's were in abundance at the 30th Edinburgh Parkrun along a sun kissed Cramond/Silverknowes waterfront.
68 runners from a total 178 finishers set new figures for the 5k course.
Unfortunately the clubs representatives Jill Horsburgh and Ted Finch weren't among them.
Jill placed 68th overall and 6th female in a time of 22 minutes 11 seconds, with Ted 114th in 25 minutes 21 seconds.
Shane Fenton
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RUNNERS ALL SET FOR MARATHON SUNDAY
Updated: 2010-05-21
Athletes and fun runners will be out in their droves this Sunday with a whole host of events set to take place.
It's disappointing however that the organisers of the West Lothian Half Marathon chose to stage their event on the same day as the second biggest marathon in Great Britain, in Edinburgh, and with the Scottish Half Marathon also taking place along side, in the region of 25,000 runners are set to be striding out in the Capital on the Sabbath.
The Scottish Half Marathon sets off at 8am with the full Edinburgh Marathon at 9.50am.
The races start in the city centre taking in Holyrood Park, Leith Links, Portobello Prom, through East Lothian and on to the finish at Musselburgh Racecourse.
With an elevation drop of around 40 metres the Edinburgh course is reckoned to be one of the quickest in Gt Britain and ideal for an athlete looking for a PB.
The predicted weather forecast is 20c with possible heavy downpours.
The West Lothian race gets underway from Meadow Park Bathgate at 9.30am.
Also on Sunday a few of the club's junior athletes are set to be in action at Meadowbank Stadium where they will be representing the composite Forth Valley team in the second match of the 2010 National Junior League.
On Saturday the Parkruns take place in Edinburgh, Strathclyde and Glasgow and with the conditions set to be ideal PB's look like being the order of the day!
Shane Fenton
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BLACKFORD HIGHLAND GAMES
Updated: 2010-05-20
Just to remind anyone wishing to run at the opening Highland Games of the season at Blackford [Perthshire] on Saturday 29th May that entries close this Saturday 23rd with Handicapper Adam Crawford 01592 753439.
OPEN EVENTS:
90M,200M,400M,800M,1600M.[All Handicaps].
YOUTH EVENTS:
90M,200M,800M.[All Handicaps].
Shane Fenton
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CLUB DUO AT THE MEADOWS
Updated: 2010-05-20
Kate Kitchin and Alec Agnew were the club's representatives at this Wednesday's [19th May] Self Transcendence 2 mile race at the Meadow's in Edinburgh.
Alec finished in 39th place and 7th MV50 in 13 minutes 12 seconds, following three places further back was Kate in 42nd and 5th female in 13;35.
52 runners took part this wek.
Shane Fenton
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ANOTHER CHINESE CHEAT!
Updated: 2010-05-20
Half marathon 'winner' used ringer.
The winner of a women's half marathon in Shandong, China has been stripped of her title when she was discovered to have brought in someone else to run for her.
..Liu Shuling was initially awarded victory in the race at the Yellow River Estuary International Marathon but video footage later revealed her to be Wang Xueqin, the People's Daily newspaper reported.
Wang and Liu were both banned from the marathon for two years and will face further punishment from the Chinese Athletics Association.
This is not the first case of identity fraud at a Chinese long distance race this year.
In January, more than 30 competitors at the Xiamen International Marathon had their results cancelled after they were discovered to have been carrying time-recording microchips for other high school students.
Chinese students get extra credits for the highly competitive college entrance exams with good performances at international
Shane Fenton
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BUSY MIDWEEK FIXTURE LIST
Updated: 2010-05-18
The midweek fixtures are now getting into full swing as the nights get longer and the weather gets warmer.
A number of the club's junior athletes will be in action at the second meeting of the JSB Plumbing Forth Valley Division Two match at Meadowbank Stadium on Wednesday night [19th]. Division One is the following evening.
There is also a couple of Hill Races on Wednesday evening, in Perth the 4 mile Kinnoul Hill Race sets off at 7.30pm from Branklyn Gardens, £2 entry on the night.
Moving South the Peebles Gypsy Glen Hill Race leaves from the Gytes Leisure Centre at 7m.
The weekly[Wed] Self Transcendence Race at the Meadows in Edinburgh is once again a two miler
On Thursday evening [20th] 7.30pm is the start time of the Helensburgh Polaroid Eyewear 10k.
Shane Fenton
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PB FOR DARREN AT REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Updated: 2010-05-17
Lothian Running Club's Darren Thomson recorded a new PB for the 200 metres at Sunday's Scottish Athletics Inter-Regional Championships at Wishaw.
The Bathgate sprinter who was representing Central region finished a close up fourth in the B 200 metres in a time of 23.71 seconds which was .57 of a second quicker than his previous best of 24.18 set back in 2007.
Darren, who turned 21 on Wednesday[19th] also ran a leg of the 4 x 400 metres relay for the Central team which finished in 5th place.
Club female duo Lana Turnbull and Sarah Inglis were also competing at the event for Central region.
Lana who was contesting her first ever 2000 metres Steeplechase will come on for the experience, she finished 6th overall and 2nd in the B race in a time of 8 minutes 23.61 seconds.
Race winner Emma Raven who was also running for Central set a new Scottish record of 6:29.58.
Not feeling at her best Sarah Inglis, turned in a slightly under par performance in the Women's 1500 metres.
Her 6th place overall was still good enough to claim victory in the B race, her time however of 4 minutes 40.53 seconds was disappointingly some 16 seconds outside her PB for the distance.
Shane Fenton
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TRACK & FIELD PERFORMANCES [FEMALE 2010]
Updated: 2010-05-17
Here are the performances as recorded by TOPS rankings for the clubs female athletes 2010 - Women - All Ages [Up to Sunday 16th May.
800 Metres
1 2:28.20 i Lana Turnbull U20 4.03.93 4 Glasgow 14 Feb 2010
2:30.7 Turnbull U20 3 rB Manchester (SC) 25 Apr 2010
1500 Metres
1 4:40.53 Sarah Inglis U20 28.08.91 6 Wishaw 16 May 2010
3000 Metres
1 9:48.49 i Sarah Inglis U20 28.08.91 5 Glasgow 30 Jan 2010
2 11:03.4 Mhairi Inglis U20 28.08.91 4 Manchester (SC) 25 Apr 2010
3 14:19.3 Rachael McIlwraith U20 4.09.92 11 Manchester (SC) 25 Apr 2010
10 Kilometres Road
1 35:56 Sarah Inglis U20 28.08.91 1 Port Erin IOM 2 Apr 2010
Half Marathon
1 88:38 Lynne Murray V45 22.12.63 12 Alloa 21 Mar 2010
Marathon
1 3:15:31 Lynne Murray V45 22.12.63 5 Fort William 18 Apr 2010
1500 Metres Steeplechase
1 5:48.0 Lana Turnbull U20 4.03.93 5 Manchester (SC) 25 Apr 2010
2 5:48.7 Mhairi Inglis U20 28.08.91 6 Manchester (SC) 25 Apr 2010
2000 Metres Steeplechase
1 8:23.61 Lana Turnbull U20 4.03.93 6 Wishaw 16 May 2010
Hammer
1 18.25 Rachael McIlwraith U20 4.09.92 11 Manchester (SC) 25 Apr 2010
Javelin
1 15.36 Rachael McIlwraith U20 4.09.92 10 Manchester (SC) 25 Apr 2010
2 12.69 Lana Turnbull U20 4.03.93 14 Manchester (SC) 25 Apr 2010
Shane Fenton
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UKA HILL RELAYS---DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Updated: 2010-05-16
UKA Hill Relays 2010 -
As you may have heard, the UKA Hill Relays (also known, especially south of the Border, as "The FRAs") is being hosted by Fife AC this year. The event will be based at Falkland and will take place on Oct 17th. Entry is limited to one team per club in any of the following categories:-
Open
Ladies
Ladies V40
Male Vet40
Male Vet50
For those who haven't done the event in previous years, the relays consist of two solo legs and two pairs leg. One of the paired legs requires navigational ability. The others are run on partially marked courses (and there will opportunity to recce these in the weeks prior to the event).
If you are interested in taking part, be aware that you must run at least two A-category hill races this year. (all listed on the SHR website).
Shane Fenton
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ROSS THIRD AT LOCH LEVEN
Updated: 2010-05-16
Lothian Running Club's Ross Milne finished in an excellent 3rd place in Saturday's Loch Leven Half Marathon.
Ross circum-navigated his way around the scenic course in 1 hour 12 minutes 32 seconds, the only two athletes to precede him out of the total of 479 who completed the course were winner Mike Carrol,Perth Road Runners and runner-up Ross Houston, Central AC.
The club were also represented in the race by Mike Lieberman and David Bathgate, Mike finished in a time of 1:34.13 which placed him 87th and 10th MV50 with David stopping the clock at 1:36.34 for 112th position.
Shane Fenton
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TED THE SOLE CLUB RUNNER AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-05-15
Club vet Ted Finch who was running his 9th Edinburgh Parkrun was the club's sole participant at this week's [May 15th] event.
Ted who runs in the 55-59 category covered the 5k course in 25 minutes 22 seconds which was just under two minutes outside his best for the course of 23:29.
175 runners turned out for the race.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB TRIO TO REPRESENT CENTRAL AT REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Updated: 2010-05-14
Three Lothian Club athletes are pencilled in to represent Central Region at this Sunday's Scottish Athletics Inter-Regional Championships at Wishaw.
Darren Thomson will contest the Mens 200 metres [B] race, Sarah Inglis the Women's 1500 metres [A] Race and Lana Turnbull the Women's 2000 Steeplechase [B] race.
Probable Line Up's
Mens 200 metres[B]
Bruce Gibb [Tayside & Fife.
David Watson [West Coast].
John Ruddy [West City].
DARREN THOMSON [CENTRAL]
Greg Louden [East]
Alistair Beaton [Highlands - Islands & Grampian].
Womens 1500 metres [A]
Lily Partridge [T & F].
Elspeth Curran [W Coast]]
Josephine Moultrie [W City]
SARAH INGLIS [CENTRAL].
Kitty Walsh [East].
Gemma Cormack [High- Isla- Gramp]
Women's 2000 Steeplechase [B]
Lauren Stoddart [East].
LANA TURNBULL [CENTRAL]
Others to be confirmed.
Shane Fenton
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VERY BUSY WEEKEND TO LOOK FORWARD TOO
Updated: 2010-05-14
There is a very busy weekend in prospect with events on the track, trails, roads and hills scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday.
Apart from early Sunday when a light band of rain is forecast conditions look like being ideal as the temperatures begin to catch up with the calander.
On Saturday there will be the usual big turnout for the Loch Leven Half Marathon which gets underway from Kinross at 1pm.
If you fanct running that bit further, head North to Spittal of Glenshee for the Cateran Trail Ultra-Marathon, this 55 mile race sets off at 6am.
The Goatfell Hill Race takes place from Brodick on the Isle of Arran at 12 noon. Further North, the Benromach 10k departs Forres at 2.30pm.
As usual the weekly parkruns begin at 9.30am.
On the track, Wishaw is the venue for the Bank of Scotland Under-15/Under-17 Closed Championships.
At the same venue on Sunday the Scottish Athletics Inter-Regional Championships are scheduled along with the Scottish Senior/Under 20 10k Championship.
The Monklands Half Marathon and 5k comes under starters orders at Drumpellier Park at 10.30am, half an hour earlier sees the start of the Sky Class Run for Nepal 5k along Portobello Promenade.
The Castle of Mey 10k is at 2pm while in Fife the Quarriers 5k leaves from Legends Bar, Anstruther at 11am.
Down South the Great Manchester Run takes place.
Shane Fenton
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GOOD TURNOUT AT THE MEADOWS
Updated: 2010-05-13
There was a good turnout of six club runners at this weeks 2 miles Self Transcendence race at the Meadows in Edinburgh.
Ross Milne came home in 10 minutes 11 seconds this placed him in 8th place.
Two club ladies followed him in with Jocelyn Moar 43rd overall and 5th female in 12:19 and in 50th and 8th female Sarah O'Neil 12:46.
Race regular Alec Agnew MV50 crossed the line in 13:17 for 57th place with two places behind in 59th Mark Warner 13:29.
Ian Hall was the whipper-in, in 73rd place in 15:17.
Shane Fenton
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JSB LEAGUE
Updated: 2010-05-12
It was good to see an encouraging turn out of junior athletes at the opening meeting in the JSB Forth Valley League at Grangemouth recently.
RESULTS; [GIRLS]
U-15 100[A] 2nd Nicole Kellock [14:00.
U-13 100[A] 2nd Cara Lawrence [15.4].
U-11 100 [A] 5th Rebecca Steel [17.3]
U-11 100 [B] 1st ?????????? [16.9] [Can any put a name this is how it is listed in results].
U-15 1500 [A] 4th Lauren Arbuckle [5:42.1.]
U-15 1500 [B] 2nd Lara Steel [5:44.8.]
U-13 800 [A] 5th Bethany Nelson [2:56.3.]
U-13 800 [B] 2nd Hazel Shanley [3:06.9].
U-13 HJ [A] Zoe Yule [1.05].
U-11 LJ [A] Rebecca Steel [1.80].
U-15 SP [A] 1st Nicola Kellock [7:09].
U-15 SP [B] 7th Lara Steel [3:59].
U-13 4 X 100 4th Sophie Hollingsworth, Cara Lawrence, Hazel Shanley, Zoe Yule.
U-15 4 X 100 5th Nicola Kellock, Lara Steel, Amy McCulloch, Lauren Arbuckle.
RESULTS:[BOYS].
U-13 100 [A] 7th Duncan Kewell [17:7].
U-13 100 [B] 2nd Chrisopher White [14.6].
U-13 800 [A] 5th Christopher White [2:49.1].
U-13 800 [B] 5th Duncan Kewell [3:08.0].
GRANGEMOUTH OPEN GRADED & CENTRAL TRIALS
200 metres [Heat 2] 1st Darren Thomson[Senior] [23.61].
1500 Metres [Heat 3] 5th Lauren Arbuckle [Under-15] 5:42.31].
Shane Fenton
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DEBUT WIN FOR BRIAN AT STRATHCLYDE PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-05-09
Making his first appearance at the recently inaugurated Strathclyde Parkrun, Lothian Running Club's Brian Turner emerged a comfortable winner.
Brian covered the 5k course within Strathclyde Country Park in 16 minutes 50 seconds which was 48 seconds quicker than his nearest pursuer.
81 RUNNERS CONTESTED THE RACE.
This was the 5th running of the race and Brian's time was the fourth quickest to date.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB TRIO CONQUER BEN LOMOND
Updated: 2010-05-08
Tosh Brannan was the first of three Lothian Running Club athletes to complete the Ben Lomond Hill Race on Saturday [8th May].
Tosh finished in 106th place covering the 12k/970m course in 1 hour 37 minutes 49 seconds.
He was followed home by MV60 vet Herbie McLean in 1:41.52.
Four places behind in 126th came John Malcolm in 1:43.41.
196 runners completed.
Shane Fenton
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FEMALES TO THE FORE AT PENICUIK
Updated: 2010-05-08
Lothian Running Club's Chloe Cox and Jocelyn Moar finished 2nd and 5th female at Saturday's [May 8th]Penicuik 10k race.
Chloe, who was 36th overall of the 184 finishers completed the course in 41 minutes 11 seconds with Jocelyn 51st overall in 42:44.
Brian Reid and Ian Hall were the club's male representatives, Brian crossed the finish line in 44:58 for 73rd place with Ian 134th in 52:42.
Shane Fenton
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DEBUTS BUT NO PB'S AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-05-08
DEBUTS BUT NO PB'S AT THIS WEEKS PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-05-08
Half a dozen Lothian Running Club members contested the Edinburgh Parkrun on Saturday [8th May].
Kenton Jones who was making his race debut was the first club runner home covering the 5k along the windy waterfront in 19 minutes 47 seconds which placed him in 20th place.
Kenton was followed home by Saran Jones in 43rd place overall and 5th female, Saran's time of 21:35 was 8 seconds outside her PB for the course.
Less than a minute behind in 22:21 was Jill Horsburgh who was 54th overall and 7th female.
Club vet Ted Finch was 90th in 25:45.
The final two club runners were Juniors Sam Jones and Alice Horsburgh, Sam who was making his race debut was 97th in 26:29 with Alice three places further back in 100th in 26:37.
A total of 144 runners contested this weeks race.
[Sorry Jill time now altered.]
Shane Fenton
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peterwesthandicap link
Updated: 2010-05-08
There's a short piece about Lachy Wallace's monthly handicap race, which he's started in Melbourne, based on the Fiddler's format, and which he's called 'The Peter West Handicap,' in the May edition of 'Up and Running.' He's also set up a website for the event and here's the link: http://peterwesthandicap.yolasite.com/ The site has a wee explanation of how the event got it's name!
PW
Peter West
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DEBUTS BUT NO PB'S AT THIS WEEKS PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-05-08
Half a dozen Lothian Running Club members contested the Edinburgh Parkrun on Saturday [8th May].
Kenton Jones who was making his race debut was the first club runner home covering the 5k along the windy waterfront in 19 minutes 47 seconds which placed him in 20th place.
Kenton was followed home by Saran Jones in 43rd place overall and 5th female, Saran's time of 21:35 was 8 seconds outside her PB for the course.
Less than a minute behind in 22:41 was Jill Horsburgh who was 54th overall and 7th female.
Club vet Ted Finch was 90th in 25:45.
The final two club runners were Juniors Sam Jones and Alice Horsburgh, Sam who was making his race debut was 97th in 26:29 with Alice three places further back in 100th in 26:37.
A total of 144 runners contested this weeks race.
Shane Fenton
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ANOTHER BUSY MAY WEEKEND
Updated: 2010-05-07
Another busy May weekend is in prospect with events taking place up and down the country on track road and hills.
On Saturday the Ben Lomond Hill Race and Scottish Junior Championships go ahead from Rowardennan nr Drymen. The 12k/970m Senior Race sets off at 1pm with the Junior Races at 11.30am.
The Cateran Trail Relay Race and 23 miles Individual Race starts at Blairgowrie at 10am and finishes in Spittal of Glenshee.
Nearer to home there is the Penicuik 10k Road Race, it gets underway at 2.15pm and entries will be accepted on the day up to 1.30pm.
The weekly Edinburgh, Glasgow and Strathclyde Parkruns depart at their usual time of 9.30am from their customary starting points.
Among the events on Sunday is the Inverarey Jail Break Hill Race 6.5k/235m as well as the Glen Lednock Road Race at Comrie, Perthshire which comes under orders at 10.30am.
In Glasgow at Bellahouston Park the Ignis Management Women's 10k Race begins at 10am.
Shane Fenton
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Ally went too...Dumyat
Updated: 2010-05-06
Alastair Robertson also competed in the Dumyat hill race on Wednesday 5th May although his name doesn't seem to appear in the results. He apparently came in "about 2 minutes ahead of John" although neither of them were wearing a stop watch. Far too casual I'd say!! And BTW Shane I was 2nd FV50 (not MV50!).
Jill Horsburgh
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JOHN AND JILL GO UP THE HILL [DUMYAT].
Updated: 2010-05-06
John Malcolm and Jill Horsburgh were the club representatives at Wednesday [5th May] nights Dumyat Hill Race 7.8k/440m.
John covered the scenic route in 46 minutes 57 seconds for 104th place, Jill came home in 55 minutes 40 seconds for 214th which also placed her 2nd FV50.[Sorted Jill]!
A total of 289 runners completed the course.[290 if they had counted Ally!]
Shane Fenton
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MIDWEEK ACTION
Updated: 2010-05-04
Any Lothian RC athletes hoping to run at the Inter Regional Championships on Sunday week at Wishaw [16th] will have to contest the Central Region Trials which is incorporated into the Open Graded Meeting at Grangemouth on Wednesday 5th May at 6:45PM.
This weeks Self Transcendence Race at the Meadows Edinburgh is a 2 mile Road Road which gets underway at 7pm.
There is also a road race in Fife,the Strathkinnes to Blebo Craigs 4.5 mile event sets off at 7.30pm.
Further South the Troon Tortoises 25th anniversary 10k and Fun Run leaves the Troon Promenade at 7.30pm.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB FEMALES CONTEST 20 MILER
Updated: 2010-05-04
Four of the club's female athletes contested the Edinburgh to North Berwick 20 mile race on Saturday [May 1st].
Conditions were less than ideal as the runners had to contend with a cold stiff headwind for much of the route which follows the coast from Portobello on past Musselburgh Racecourse through Direlton and on to North Berwick to the finish on Beach Road.
First of the club quartet to complete was Mary Inglis who just failed to get inside the 3 hour mark in finishing in 3 hours 2 minutes 37 seconds.
This placed her in 183rd place.
Four and five places and less than a minute further back in 187th and 188th respectively was Julie Toner in 3:03.15 and Pauline Hughes 3:03.36.
Mags Turnbull who seven days earlier ran the gruelling 53 mile 'Highland Fling' race came home in 3:17.59 for 208th place.
Hopefully all runners included this time [Sorry Pauline].
A total of 217 runners completed.
Shane Fenton
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Kinross 'Cake and Canter' 10K
Updated: 2010-05-03
David Bathgate was the only club representative to make the short journey up the M90 for the Kinross Cake Fest, organised by Kinross High School PTA last Thursday. He finished in 43rd position in a time of 42.14 - the legendary buffet providing him with the incentive required for a PB over the distance.
After the race, David said 'Checking back on 10Ks I’ve done this is my new PB. It is even faster than the 1st time I did Linlithgow 9.5K!' (the pre-2008 course). '43rd in 42:14 was an improvement on my 50th place in 2008. Interestingly the guy who was 50th this time did it in 42:48 and that’s the exact time I did in 2008 when I was 50th – spooky!'. Interesting indeed.
Matt Richardson
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Down but not out at BUPA Junior Run
Updated: 2010-05-02
In a somewhat chaotic start to the BUPA Junior Great Edinburgh Run, both Amy and Andrew Lickley ended up on the floor, with a few other runners, just after the start line. Amy was on her feet first, only to see her brother having his face squashed into the tarmac by someone carrying an inflatable banana.
In a scene reminiscent of the Rolf Harris hit, only without the horse, Amy made sure her brother was back on his feet before re-joining the race.
Despite the hold-up and two sore knees, Amy (10) still managed to finish 6th of 156 girls in the 9-11 age group, completing the 2.5k in 10:56.
And a rather beaten-up 9 year old, Andrew, pulled himself back to 21st boy of 175 in the 9-11s, finishing in 11:21.
Robin Lickley
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Club gains two more Level 2 Coaches
Updated: 2010-05-02
Jane Kirkwood and myself were successful in gaining the Level 2 Coaching award this weekend. Jane is now Licensed for Speed and I have qualified to coach Endurance. Don't be fooled into thinking that it means I know what I'm talking about, though.
We'd both like to thank Saran, Colin, Steve, Martin and Jim Brodie of Linlithgow AC for their support.
See you at training!
Matt Richardson
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BUBA 10K-----STUC A 'CROIN 5000
Updated: 2010-05-02
Lothian Running Club had four runners in the line up of just under 8000 for Sunday's [May 2nd] Bupa Great Edinburgh 10k at Hollyrood Park.
281st RICHARD DOCHERTY [42:41].
582ND RICHARD MOIR [45:04].
947TH NEIL GRAHAM [47:04].
2279TH IAN HALL [52:44].
STUC A 'CROIN 5000 HILL RACE.
The duo of Tosh Brannan and Herbi McLean contested the tough 22k Stuc A'Croin Hill Race,Tosh came home in 59th place with Herbie 142nd and 3rd MV60, a total of 151 runners completed the course.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB FEMALES CONTEST 20 MILER
Updated: 2010-05-02
Four of the club's female athletes contested the Edinburgh to North Berwick 20 mile race on Saturday [May 1st].
Conditions were less than ideal as the runners had to contend with a cold stiff headwind for much of the route which follows the coast from Portobello on past Musselburgh Racecourse through Direlton and on to North Berwick to the finish on Beach Road.
First of the club quartet to complete was Mary Inglis who just failed to get inside the 3 hour mark in finishing in 3 hours 2 minutes 37 seconds.
This placed her in 183rd place.
Four and five places and less than a minute further back in 187th and 188th respectively was Julie Toner in 3:03.15 and Pauline Hughes 3:03.36.
Mags Turnbull who seven days earlier ran the gruelling 53 mile 'Highland Fling' race came home in 3:17.59 for 208th place.
A total of 217 runners completed.
Shane Fenton
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1 - 2 - 3 FOR CLUB GIRLS AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-05-01
Lothian Running Club Under-20 athletes filled the first three places in the female race at Saturday's [May 1st] Edinburgh Parkrun.
Sarah Inglis made it two wins out of two at the event covering the 5k course in cold raw conditions along the Cramond/Silverknowes waterfront in 17 minutes 04 seconds, this placed her 3rd overall and first female.
Sarah was followed home by her sister Mhairi who was making her parkrun debut.
Mhairi finished 17th overall and second female crossing the finish line in 19:36 to go straight into the sub-20 club.
Making it a clean sweep of the top three placings was race regular Lana Turnbull, Lana who was taking part in her 14th parkrun came home in 28th and 3rd female in 20:55.
Making up the club representation was Mike Turnbull who completed the course in 33:17 for 126th place.
A total of 29 club athletes have now contested the parkrun.
132 ran.
Shane Fenton
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BUSY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Updated: 2010-04-30
Another Bank Holiday weekend and another busy one for athletes.
On Saturday, if you fancy running 20 miles get along to Portobello for an 11am start at the Promenade for the Edinburgh to North Berwick Race.
The Neilston Pad 6.4k Trail Race goes on at the Neilston Agricultural Showground.
If you fancy a Hill Race head to Strathyre, Perthshire for the Stuc A 'Chroin 5000 which gets underway at 10am.
The weekly Edinburgh, Glasgow and Strathclyde Parkruns head off at 9.30am but you must be registered 24 hours prior if you haven't ran the event before.
The big event on Sunday is the Bupa Great Edinburgh 10k Run, there is also a Junior & Mini 2.5k race, the action at Hollyrood Park begins at 10am.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB FOUR IN MEADOWS LINE UP
Updated: 2010-04-29
Four club runners were among the 116 who lined up on Wednesday [28th April] evening for the opening event in the 2010 Self Transcendence weekly series of races at the Meadows, Edinburgh.
The first club runner home in 30th place and 4th MV50 was Chris Northam in 20 minutes 04 seconds.
Following closely behind in 33rd and 6th female was Jocelyn Moar in 20:13.
Ian Seggie in 38th was just pipped into second place in the MV60 category, Ian stopped the clock at 20:44.
Ian Hall completed the Lothian line up in 74th with a time of 24:47.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB QUINTET IN JUNIOR LEAGUE ACTION
Updated: 2010-04-27
NATIONAL JUNIOR LEAGUE
A handful of club athletes were in track action at the weekend representing the composite Forth Valley team at the opening meeting of the 2010 National Junior League in a wet Manchester.
Most took part in in more than one event as is the case in this competition.
Here are the results for the club athletes.
Male 800m [a] Race 7th Max McNeil 2 mins 18.1 sec. Male 1500m [a] Race 3rd Robert Inglis 4 mins 10.4 secs. Male 1500m[b] Race 5th Max McNeil 4:37.5.
Male 2000m, Steeplechase 4th Robert Inglis 6:39.6.
Female 800m [b] Race Lana Turnbull 2:30.7. Female 1500m Steeplechase [a] Race 5th Lana Turnbull 5:48.0.
Female 1500m Steeplechase [b] Race 1st Mhairi Inglis 5:48.7.
Female 3000m [a] Race 3rd Mhairi Inglis 11:03.4.
Female 3000m [b] Race 4th Rachael McIlwraith 14:19.3.
Female Hammer[b] Rachael McIlwraith 18.25m.
At the close of the days competition the Forth Valley team finished 4th out of the eight teams.
Shane Fenton
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MIDWEEK ACTION UNDERWAY
Updated: 2010-04-27
As the nights get lighter the midweek fixture list gets longer.
Wednesday 11th sees the opening match in the JSB Plumbing Forth Valley Division One League match at Grangemouth which gets underway at 6.45pm
Division Two takes place the following evening Thursday 29th at the same venue and also with the same start time.
The midweek races at the Meadows, Edinburgh also kick off on Wednesday with the Self Transcendence 5k Road Race at 7pm.
There is also hill action on Wednesday with the Whangie Whizz Hill Race at Queens View nr Carbeth at 7.30pm.
On Thursday evening the Kinross 10k Road Race sets off from Kinross High School at 7.30pm.
Shane Fenton
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ROSS INSIDE 2 HOURS 30 MINS AT LONDON.
Updated: 2010-04-25
Ross Milne produced a fine run to finish in 67th place in Sunday's [25th April]London Marathon.
Ross completed the 26 miles 385 yards in 2 hours 29 minutes 48 seconds.
The club's John Malcolm was also among the masses getting round in 3 hours 43 minutes 53 seconds which placed him 6824th.
Shane Fenton
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BALFRON CATEGORY WIN FOR SUPER VET JILL!
Updated: 2010-04-25
Saran Jones and Jill Horsburgh were the Lothian Running Club's representative's at Sunday's[25th April] 'Mulberry Bush Montessiori Balfron 10k Race.
Despite Saran finishing ahead of Jill it was the latter who returned home with a prize.
Saran completed the course in 45 minutes 45 seconds which placed her 96th overall 11th female and 4th FVET.
Jill wasn't far behind in 47 minutes 11 seconds, this saw her placed 121st overall 12 th female and winner of FSVET category.
A total of 490 runners completed what is becoming a popular event.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB TRIO COMPLETE GRUELLING 'FLING' RACE.
Updated: 2010-04-25
Lothian Running Club trio Alan Robertson, Jim Alexander and Mags Turnbull were among the brave 254 runners who completed Saturday's[24th April] Montane Highland ''Fling'' Race.
The 53 mile Ultra Marathon course covers the Southern part of the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Tyndrum.
Despite earlier adverse weather forecasts conditions were very much ideal for this gruelling event.
The first Lothian runner home was Alan Robertson who finished in 113th place in 11 hours 11 minutes and 26 seconds, this also placed him 14th SV.
Jim Alexander was timed at 13:54:11 for 237th with Mags Turnbull a further five places behind 242nd in a time of 14:16:15.
Shane Fenton
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BETHANY FINE 9TH IN SCHOOLS XC
Updated: 2010-04-25
Bethany Nelson representing Letham Primary School, Livingston finished in a good 9th place out of 128 finishers in the Primary 7 Girls Race at the Scottish Primary Schools Cross Country Championship at Kirkcaldy H S in Fife.
Running for Springfield Primary School in Linlithgow, club junior member Iain Horsburgh finished in 45th position in the Primary 6 Boys Race.
Iain led his team of, 87th Ewan Crail, 91st Gregor Stewart, 120th James Ferguson and 121st Grant Hunter to 21st place.
A total of 126 runners contested the race.
Shane Fenton
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PARKRUN PB FOR CLUBS ONLY ENTRANT
Updated: 2010-04-24
Marie Storrie was the only Lothian Running Club member to contest this weeks Edinburgh Parkrun.
In excellent conditions along the Edinburgh waterfront she recorded a new PB for the course covering the 5k in 21 minutes 26 seconds.
This placed Marie 50th overall and, 5th female of the 178 finishers.
Shane Fenton
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TRACK SEASON GETS UNDERWAY
Updated: 2010-04-23
The 2010 track season is now up and running and a few of the club athlete's will get their spring/summer campaign underway this weekend.
Sunday sees the first meeting of the National Junior League in Manchester, the competition for Under-20 athletes will see the club represented in the composite Forth Valley team who will compete in the Northern Premier Division.
There are a couple of 10k events also on Sunday, the Cooperative Balfron 10k sets off from the Balfron Campus at 11am while on the Isle of Arran at Brodick the Ormidale 10k gets underway at noon.
Nearer to home the Peel Primary School 5k in Livingston begins at 10.45 with an entry fee of £2.
There is also a wee race taking place down in London on Sunday morning!
The big event in Scotland at the weekend however will be on Saturday with the Run Balmoral series of races within the Balmoral Estate, there are races over 10k 5k 2.5k and 1.5 k with the action getting underway at 11.50am.
There are two championship events in Fife on Saturday, Pitreavie is the venue for the Scottish University's Track & Field Championships while along the road at Kirkcaldy the Scottish Primary Schools Cross Country Championships will be run at the Kirkcaldy High School.
The weekly Edinburgh, Strathclyde and Glasgow Parkruns all get underway at 9.30am from their usual starting points.
Shane Fenton
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Friday training
Updated: 2010-04-20
Friday 23rd will be a trial night at the track with a variety of events for all age groups. There will not be the publicised 600m session, however, there will be a 5k race for older juniors and seniors.
Trial Night Schedule (PDF)
Saran Jones
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Sunday Training
Updated: 2010-04-21
A reminder that Sundays training will be in Beecraigs Country Park (meet Balvormie 10:30am) as it is the last Sunday of the month. This month should we do a relay, I will attempt to bring enough sheets to cater for the numbers attending as we were pleasantly surprised by the uptake from Linlithgow.
For seniors there is excellent running in the area - why not come up and reccie Witchcraig hill and take a sneak preview at the terrain that the pre-BBQ 5K race will take in on 18th June?
Matt Richardson
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HILL RACES
Updated: 2010-04-19
HUNTER BOG TROT
Five Lothian Running Club members contested the Hunter Bog Trot Hill Race 6.4km/240m at Salisbury Crags, Edinburgh on Saturday 17th April.
Jocelyn Moar produced a fine run to finish 36th overall and 4th female in a time of 37 minutes 20 seconds. First club male over the finish line was Brian Reid 39:35, he was closely followed by 53rd Mike Liebermann 41:30 and Kate Kitchin 57th and 9th female 42:05.
Making up the club representation was Jill Horsburgh who came home in 66th and second FSV in a time of 43:20.
A total of 86 runners completed.
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CLACHNABEN
82 runners contested the Clachnaben Hill Race at Strachan with Tosh Brannan the only Lothian Club member in the line up.
Tosh completed the gruelling event in 1 hour 52 minutes 02 seconds which placed him 32th overall and 5th MSV.
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MEALL nan TARMACHAN
A trio of Lothian Club members were in the starting line up for the inaugural Meall nan Tarmachan Hill Race [9.5km/700m].
David Berrill covered the course in 1 hour 01 minutes 33 seconds to place 15th, next home was John Malcolm 26th 1:10.00 with Herbie McLean 33rd and 2nd MV60 in 1:12.40.
64 Completed.
Shane Fenton
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CATEGORY WIN FOR SCOTT AT EDINBURGH HALF MARATHON
Updated: 2010-04-18
Num Name(s) M/F Rank Gun Time Chip Rank Chip Time Cat. Rank Category Club
199 SCOTT BALFOUR M 42 01:23:00 44 01:22:59 1 M60 LOTHIAN RC
70 SCOTT NELSON M 53 01:23:49 54 01:23:48 8 M40 LOTHIAN RC
179 DAVID STEWART M 240 01:33:51 268 01:33:33 146 MSNR LOTHIAN RC
1250 DAVID BATHGATE M 287 01:35:31 261 01:33:18 65 M40 LOTHIAN RC
4640 MARIE STORRIE F 494 01:40:21 564 01:39:43 49 FSNR LOTHIAN RC
140 MATT RICHARDSON M 625 01:43:13 422 01:37:15 121 M40 LOTHIAN RC
1307 JENNIFER BANKS F 668 01:44:19 798 01:43:41 78 FSNR LOTHIAN RC
Shane Fenton
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advance notice of Arran Relay
Updated: 2010-04-18
The club has been offered 2 teams in the Round Arran Relay to be held on Sat 24th July. I need to confirm interest by the end of the month so would like to guauge the level of interest. All legs are between 7.5-11.5 miles, all undulating and very scenic. We can have male, female, mixed, competitive or fun teams- 6 people per team. Entry costs £10per person. We usually take a mini-bus and camp overnight after the race on Saturday although it is possible to travel there and back in a day. Could you let me know if you are interested so that at this stage I ask for 1 or 2 team places. tel 01506 890064 email horsburgh82@btinternet.com or see me at the club.
Jill Horsburgh
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CLUB QUARTET CONTEST PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-04-18
Four Lothian Running Club members were among a total field of 162 that contested Saturday's[17th April] Edinburgh Parkrun.
Steven Laurie who was making his debut at the event turned in a fine performance in finishing in 9th place covering the 5k course along a windy Edinburgh waterfront in 18 minutes 57 seconds.
Harry Mulholland was a couple of places and nine seconds behind in 19;06 with race regular Lana Turnbull 35th overall and 3rd female in 21:19.
There was a PB for Mike Turnbull who came home in 32:42 for 143rd place.
Shane Fenton
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ACTION GALORE ON THE HILLS AND ROADS
Updated: 2010-04-16
It's set to be another busy weekend on both the roads and the hills, Sunday in particular, with the highlight the Chris Hoy Edinburgh Half Marathon and Fun Run with the action getting underway from Meadowbank Stadium at 9am.
If you are looking to run further then head to Fort William for the Lochaber Marathon at An Aird.
Nearer to home the Bridge of Allan Toughest 10k gets underway at 11am.
Strathclyde Park is the venue for the St Andrews Hospice Lanarkshire Ladies 6k Road Race which sets off at 10.30am.
On Saturday the weekly Edinburgh, Glasgow and Strathclyde 5k Parkruns set off at 9.30am.
Down South at Sutton Park, Birmingham the National Mens 12 stage and Womens 6 stage Road Relays take place.
There is also a number of Hill Races on Saturday, Cioh Mhor, Dingwall, [12 noon];Clachnaben, South Deeside [12 noon]; Hunter Bog Trot, Holyrood Park, [1pm]; Screel, Castle Dougles [1pm].
Shane Fenton
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PB'S AT EAST REGION TRIALS
Updated: 2010-04-13
Three club members contested events at the East Region Trials meeting at Meadowbank Stadium on Sunday, with Robert Inglis and Lauren Arbuckle recording PB's in their respective races.
Darren Thomson finished runner-up in the Men's 400 metres in a time of 51:70 seconds while in the Men's 1500 metres Robert reduced his PB by 5.45 seconds when he crossed the line in 3rd place in 4 minutes 08.35 seconds.
In the Under-15 Girls 800 metres Lauren Arbuckle bettered her previous best time for the distance by 1.32 seconds in finishing in 6th place in 2 minutes 42.80 seconds.
Shane Fenton
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HEAVEN AND HELL FOR CLUB DUO
Updated: 2010-04-11
Club duo Alan Robertson and Saran Jones both had good runs at the Heaven and Hell Half Marathon at Scone Airfield, Perth on Sunday 11th April.
Alan Robertson placed 40th overall and 5th MSV completing the course in 1 hour 40 minutes 21 seconds.
Saran Jones got round in 1 hour 50 minutes 01 seconds for 98th overall and 10th FSV.
A total of 198 runners completed in ideal conditions.
Shane Fenton
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ROSS 11TH IN MEMORIAL 10 MILE.
Updated: 2010-04-11
Ross Milne was the only club representative in the Tom Scott Memorial 10 mile Road Race on Sunday 11th April.
Ross recorded a time of 54 minutes 47 seconds to come home in a good 11th place out of a total of 153 finishers.
Shane Fenton
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PB FOR MARIE AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-04-10
Marie Storrie reduced her PB at Saturdays[10th April] running of the Edinburgh Parkrun to 21:37 in finishing in 73rd place and 10th female out of the excellent turnout of 204 runners who completed the course.
Lana Turnbull making her 12th parkrun appearance finished 61st overall and 12th female.
John Malcolm was the only male representative from the club this week and finished in 33rd place in 19:02, agonisinly five seconds short of his PB.
Shane Fenton
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BETTER WEATHER IN PROSPECT FOR WEEKEND EVENTS
Updated: 2010-04-09
Weather wise it looks like being a good weekend and there are many events to choose from.
On Saturday the Edinburgh Parkrun is back to it's usual venue at Cramond, the first ever Strathclyde Parkrun takes place at Strathclyde Park with the Glasgow Parkrun at Pollok Park, all three get underway at 9.30am.
Also on Saturday there is the Highlander Mountain Marathon at Dingwall.
Plenty to choose from on Sunday, the Tom Scott Memorial Road Races take place within Strathclyde Park, there is a 10 mile race and a 6k it is also the second counting event in the Stewarts Road Race Grand Prix. Under orders 11am.
In the Borders, the Gala Harriers 10k Road Race and 3k Fun Run leave from Netherdale at 11am.
Up North now, the Glenlivet 10k takes place at the Glenlivet Distillery by Ballindalloch at 11am.
It is a similar start time for both the Heaven and Hell Half Marathon at Scone Airport and the Arbroath Tartan Day 10k from the Arbroath Social Club.
Shane Fenton
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Beecraigs 5 and 10K runs
Updated: 2010-04-09
Well done Graeme Lawson and Lesley McGiffin who ran in the 10K and 5K races at Beecraigs on Easter Sunday. Graeme finished 7th in 53:02 while Lesley finished 6th in 31:29.
Full Results
Matt Richardson
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EDINBURGH PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-04-06
EDINBURGH PARKRUN
[Latest message from organisers]
Edinburgh parkrun UPDATE: Good news!!!
It's official, the Cramond prom has been reopened to the public! I have just been down and inspected it, the course is free from any big obstacles (nothing that needs dodging), we do still have some sand/shells on the course - but it is perfectly runnable :)
Therefore, next week's event (on Saturday the 10th) will be held back at our usual location. We do need to take care around the barriers covering any holes in the ground/gaps in the wall, but these are at the side of the course anyway, so shouldn't cause any disruption.
We have still got to reschedule the 10K, but will keep everyone posted.
Thank you once again to everyone for their support, and also thanks for the prom status updates over the last week.
Shane Fenton
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D33 Ultra - Deeside Way Race - 3 April 2010
Updated: 2010-04-06
A new event on the ultra distance calendar and a bargain at only £10 entry fee. Here's the results for the 4 folks who headed North...
34 Alan Robertson (4hrs 54mins)
76 Jim Alexander (6hrs 11mins)
80 Mags Turnbull (6hrs 18mins)
88 Mark Kassyk (7hrs 15mins)
Mags Turnbull
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OVERALL DOUBLE FOR SARAH AT EASTER FESTIVAL
Updated: 2010-04-04
All the results in the Isle of Man Festival have now been officially tabulated and it shows Sarah Inglis as the overall women's winner and her Edinburgh University Hares & Hounds team as the overall womem's team winner's as well.
MANX HARRIERS EASTER ATHLETICS FESTIVAL 2010
OVERALL WOMEN'S POINTS TOTALS[TOP 10]
1. SARAH INGLIS...U20.EDINBURGH UNI H & H [4PTS]
2. EMMA RAVEN...SL..LEEDS/DOSS [6PTS].
3. SULA YOUNG...SL..HUNTERS BOG TROTTERS [9PTS].
4. AIVEEN FOX...SL..DURHAM OLD GIRLS [12PTS].
5. CHARLOTTE ROACH...SL..CAMBRIDGE UNI [16PTS].
6. KERRY HARRIS...U20..MANCHESTER UNI [20PTS].
7. RUTH JOSS...SL..GLASGOW UNI [26PTS].
8. JESSICA MARTIN...U20..GLASGOW UNI [28PTS].
9. POLLY KEEN...SL..CAMBRIDGE UNI [29PTS].
10. STEPH DAVIS...U20..EDINBURGH UNI [31PTS].
OVERALL WOMEN'S TEAM POINTS
1. EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY H & H [A] [6PTS].
2. HUNTERS BOG TROTTERS [9PTS].
3. DURHAM UNI OLD GIRLS [10PTS].
4. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY [11PTS].
5. GLASGOW UNIVERSITY [B] [15PTS].
6. MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY/ALEHOUSE [19PTS].
7. LEEDS/DOSS [21PTS].
8. EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY H & H [B] [25PTS].
9. EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY H & H [C] [33PTS].
10.GLASGOW UNIVERSITY [B] [40].
Shane Fenton
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SECOND PLACE FOR SARAH IN FINAL EVENT
Updated: 2010-04-04
Sarah Inglis just failed to make it three wins out of three at the Isle of Man Easter Athletics Festival.
Sarah who had already triumphed in Friday nights 10k and Saturday afternoons Peel Hill Race had to settle for second place in Sunday mornings 5k along the Douglas Promenade.
Sarah covered the out and back course in 17 minutes 52.3 seconds, victory went to Emma Raven, Leeds 17 minutes 14.1 seconds.
With the final overall placings over the three days still to be confirmed Sarah however. with 2 wins and a second looks certain to be crowned the overall women's winner and can look forward to Sunday nite's Presentation of prizes when a prize-pot of £4000 will be shared amongst all the individual and team winners.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB LADIES 7TH AT ROAD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Updated: 2010-04-04
Lothian Running Club fielded four full teams and one incomplete team at the annual Scottish Athletics Road Relay Championships at Livingston on Saturday 3rd April.
The ladies[B]team were the highest placed finishers, Chloe Cox ran the opening leg in which she finished in 10th place, she handed over to Jocelyn Moar who maintained a similar position before passing on to Louise Crilley to run leg three, she improved a place to 9th, the final leg was run by Edel Mooney - the only survivor of the quartet who took silver medals 12 months - and she produced a good run to haul the team up to a creditable finishing position of 7th.
Six places further back in 13th were the [A] team of Yvonne Crilley, Jill Horsburgh, Christine Milne and Lynne Murray.
The mens [A] squad of Robert Inglis, Scott Nelson, Alistair Robertson, Darren Thomson, Joe Robertson and Alan McIntosh finished in 27th spot with the [B] sextet of Peter West ,Harry Mulholland ,Steve Dempsey, John Malcolm, Steve Lawrie and Robin Morris coming home in 43rd.
The trio of Ted Finch, Ian Leggett and Ian Hall ran as an incomplete team.
A trio of club runners contested the Bellhaven Best Dunbar 10k Race on Saturday 3rd April.
Brian Reid 43 minutes 48 seconds placed 72nd, Marie Storrie [45:49] was 102nd overall and 13th female with Colin Banham [51:34] 163rd.
Shane Fenton
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BACK TO BACK WINS INSIDE 24 HOURS FOR SARAH
Updated: 2010-04-03
Sarah Inglis followed up her Friday night 10k win with victory in the Peel [Women's] Hill Race on Saturday afternoon.
The 3 mile Hill Race was the second of three events which make up the Isle of Man Easter Athletics Festival
Sarah who is representing Edinburgh University Hares & Hounds led home a field of 54 runners in a time of 17 minutes 53 seconds, 8 seconds clear of Sula Young Hunters Bog Trotters with last years overall female winner Emma Raven back in third.
The third and final race in the series is an out and back 5k along Douglas Promenade on Sunday morning.
Shane Fenton
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GOOD FRIDAY IS JUST THAT FOR SARAH
Updated: 2010-04-02
Sarah Inglis got her Isle of Man Easter Athletics Festival off too a good start with victory in Friday nights 10k race.
Sarah covered the course which was based around Port Erin and Port St Mary in 35 minutes 56 seconds.
The men and women ran together with Sarah placing 35th overall and first female out of the 225 runners that completed the course.
Sarah's Edinburgh University womens team currently sit in second place after the first race two points behind fellow Scot's Hunter Bog Trotters.
There is monetary prizes for the first six men and first six women. There is a total prize-pot of £4000 up for grabs over the three days.
Shane Fenton
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EXCITING EASTER WEEKEND IN PROSPECT
Updated: 2010-04-01
There is no excuse for not getting out for a competitive run this Easter weekend with a plethora of events taking place to whet the appetites of runners of all abilities.
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ISLE OF MAN EASTER ATHLETICS FESTIVAL
Anyone planning on doing the festival won't be disappointed with three days of athletics and socialising to look forward too.
In the region of 300 runners have declared to take part with entries from all over the British Isles including many from the all the big University's for whom it has now become a tradition.
There is also good prize money on offer in every event.[Prize fund confirmed for 2010, £4000.]
The action kicks off on the evening of Good Friday with a 10k race based around Port Erin and Port St Mary.
Saturday brings the Peel Hill Race with the men running 4 miles and the women 3 miles.
That is followed by the traditional 12 mile pub crawl back to Douglas!
On Easter Sunday the women have an out and back 5k along Douglas promenade with the men contesting a 5k relay.
Sunday evening is party time with the presentation of prizes and beer drinking contest.
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SCOTTISH ATHLETICS ROAD RELAYS
The club are set to have entries in both the mens and womens races with the men in teams of 6 and the women 4, the women took the silver medals 12 month's ago.
Racing gets underway from Almondvale Livingston at 12 noon [ note the change of route].
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BELLHAVEN BEST DUNBAR 10K.
The Dunbar 10k road race sets off at 11am.
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EDINBURGH PARKRUN [CANCELLED]
See article below.
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WEST LOTHIAN RACES
Sunday sees the West Lothian 5k and 10k Easter fun runs take place within Beecraigs Country Park near Linlithgow.
Start time 10.30am.
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NORMANS LAW HILL RACE
If it is a hill race you fancy head to Fife with the village of Luthrie the venue for the Normans Law Hill Race and Junior Race which gets underway at 2pm.
Shane Fenton
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EDINBURGH PARKRUN[CANCELLED]
Updated: 2010-03-31
Message from Edinburgh parkrun.
Sadly, due to the destructive weather that we had yesterday, we are having to cancel *all* events this weekend. The damage to the prom is quite excessive, the extent of which is currently being assessed by council officials.
The normal 5K Saturday parkrun (on the 3rd of April) will not be put on this week, neither will... the Sunday special 10K event (on the 4th of April). However, the 10K event will be rescheduled to a later date.
There is a possibility that the damage may be so bad, that we may not have access to the prom for several weeks to come; because of this we are looking for alternative venues to host the parkrun, we will keep you up-to-date regarding this.
We would be grateful if you could spread the word that this week's event is cancelled.
Shane Fenton
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ROAD RELAYS[Course Change]
Updated: 2010-03-31
ROAD RELAYS [SAT 3RD April]
Course Alteration [From SA web-site]
Due to ongoing maintenance works around Livingston Stadium, Saturday's Road Relay Champs 6/4 stage course has been amended.
The bridge over the river Almond, 400m from the finish, is closed for repair. Due to this closure, the relay course has been changed to divert runners to the right, towards the stadium, 400m before the bridge.
The course now does a lap of the car park then follows the pavement, turning right across the main road bridge over the river. It then turns right, to approach the finish from the opposite direction of the start.
Participants should also be aware of a step down on to the car park and a step up to the pavement as part of the course route.
The event starts at 12:00 near St Margaret’s Academy in Almondvale, Livingston.
Shane Fenton
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ROUND THE HOUSES[SCOTT 1ST CLUB MAN HOME - CATEGORY WIN FOR IAN]
Updated: 2010-03-28
A handful of club athletes were among a field of over 500 for the 44th Round the Houses 10k from Grangemouth Stadium on Sunday 28th March.
Scott Nelson was the first club runner to complete the course in 37 minutes 19 seconds this placed him 64th overall and 8th M40.This was also a new PB for the distance for Scott.
Ian Leggett was next home in 205th place but more significantly 1st M70 timed at 44 minutes 34 seconds.
Only nine places seperated Neil Graham amd Kenny Mearns, Neil was 255th [46:07] with Kenny 264th [46:18].
The only female representative was Lesley McGiffen who got round the 10k in [56:31] which placed her 481st and 36th F40.
Shane Fenton
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5TH PLACE FOR JUNIOR WOMEN IN WORLD XC CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Updated: 2010-03-28
Sarah Inglis finished in 56th place as the Great Britain & Ireland team took 5th place in the Junior Women's race at the World Cross Country Championships in Poland on Sunday morning.
Sarah fell prey to the fast early pace as they broke out of the pens and into a sharp turn. She said after the race: “I went off too hard and wish I could re run the race differently. I’m disappointed but it will help me next time around at the Europeans next winter.”
As expected the race was dominated by African runners Kenyan's took the first four places, [two of them running without shoes]the first European was a Russian in 16th place.
95 athletes from 27 countries contested the 6k race.
The Great Britain placings were.
20TH KATE AVERY.[20:17].
23RD EMILIA GORECKA.[20:25].
30TH ANNABEL GUMMOW.[20:37].
32ND HANNAH WALKER.[20:41].
36TH BETH POTTER [21@04].
56TH SARAH INGLIS.[21:42].
[Full report to follow].
Shane Fenton
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GOOD LUCK SARAH
Updated: 2010-03-27
I'm sure i speak for everyone in wishing the club's Sarah Inglis all the best in [Sunday 28th March] World Cross Country Championships in Poland.
This is a huge honour not only for Sarah but also for the Lothian Running Club.
See this week's paper report below.
Unfortunatly the event is not being shown on BBC or any other channel this year.
You can however follow the race commentary on either the UKA Twitter or on the Athletics Weekly editor Jason Henderson's twitter at twitter.com/jason_AW where you will get up to date tweets on all the races.
It was also announced this weekend that Sarah and her coach Steve Cottom are among the 82 coaches and 100 athletes from across Scotland named as part of the development programme aimed at the 2012 London Olympics.
Shane Fenton
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PAPER REPORT [WEEK ENDING 27TH MARCH]
Updated: 2010-03-27
Sarah Inglis ready for eastern European adventure
Mar 25 2010 by Eric MacKinnon, West Lothian Courier
HOT ON the heels of Sarah Inglis’ stunning run in the recent trials in Birmingham where she finished fourth, the Lothian Running Club ace has been selected to represent the Great Britain and Ireland team in this Sunday’s 38th I.A.A.F World Cross Country Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Sarah, who is one of only five Scots in the 21-runner squad will contest the Junior Women’s race which will be run over a 6000 metres course.
Joining her in the six-strong team is fellow Scot Beth Potter along with English quartet Kate Avery, Emelia Gorecka, Annabel Gummow and Hannah Walker.
Sarah has excelled in cross country events since she returned to action in January.
A win in the East District league was followed by victory at the Celtic Nations Cross Country in Ireland where she also led the Scottish Junior women’s team to gold medal success.
A further gold was secured in the Scottish 4k championships before taking bronze in the Scottish National championships in Falkirk last month.
Fourth place in the recent trials ultimately led to her selection in Sunday’s big event where she will be rubbing shoulders and competing against the best in the business.
A GB vest is the pinnacle of an athlete’s attainment, and for Sarah, her selection is just reward for all the hardwork, committment and dedication she puts into her athletics under the guidance of coach Steve Cottom.
It is also a great honour for the Lothian Running Club.
Five runners represented the club at the Scottish Athletics Junior Road Race Championships at Rouken Glen Park Giffnock on Saturday with three in the Girls’ Under-13 race and one apiece in the women’s and Men’s Under-17 events.
The Girls’ Under-13 race was run over 2500 metres and first club runner to cross the finish line was Lauren Arbuckle in 43rd place in 10 minutes 50 seconds.
Following her home was, in 53rd, Bethany Nelson at 11:09 and 74th Alice Horsburgh at 12:05.
This placed them 13th in the team event. Eighty-three runners completed the course.
Thirty-one runners lined up for the women’s Under-17 race run over 5000 metres, with Lana Turnbull recording a time of 20:16 for 14th place.
Max McNeil was the club’s sole runner in the Men’s Under-17 event and he covered the 5000 metres course in 17:31 for 22nd place.
There was also an excellent turnout of a dozen Lothian Running Club members among a total field of just under 1000 who contested Sunday’s Alloa Half Marathon.
Conditions were ideal for the 28th running of the race.
Ross Milne was the club’s highest-placed finisher in sixth place in a time of 1 hour 10 minutes 58 seconds.
Not far behind, in 12th and 21st places respectively, were Brian Turner and Ben Hartman.
The club had a category winner in M60 vet Scott Balfour who finished 82nd overall.
Lynne Murray was the first club female back in a good field which placed her 135th overall, 12th female and fourth F45.
John Malcolm, who completed the course in 1:31:32 for 203rd place was setting a new PB for the distance.
Shane Fenton
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THREE CATEGORY WINS AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-03-27
On a sunny but very windy day Lothian Running Club had five runners at the 23rd Edinburgh 5k Parkrun on Saturday 27th March.
Three age category wins were recorded, Lana Turnbull running her 11th parkrun, was first club runner home in 41st overall, 7th female and 1st 15-19 at 20 minutes 45 seconds a full 60 seconds short of her PB for the course.
Jill Horsburgh ran well to place 61st overall which made her 13th female and 1st in the F50-54 category, Jill's time of 22:07 was also short of her PB.
Alice Horsburgh daughter of the aforementioned Jill was making her race debut and completed the 5k course in 25 minutes 00 seconds for 112th place, 27th female and 1st J14.
Mike and Mags Turnbull made up the club representation and ran round together for 205th and 206th places with Mike completing in 33:55 which was 12 seconds quicker than his debut run the previous week, Mags was a second behind in 33:56.
A total of 218 runners completed this week.
Shane Fenton
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ANOTHER BUSY WEEKEND
Updated: 2010-03-27
Once again there is a plethora of events for athletes to contest over the weekend.
On Saturday there is the Nigel Barge 10k Memorial Road Race which sets off from Garscube Sports Centre at 2pm.
Further North sees the ever popular White Caterthun Half Marathon and 5k Fun Run from Brechin High School at 11am.
Isle of Harris stage their annual 10k race from Scalpay at 12 noon.
Lothian Running club members are now regular attendees at the Edinburgh 5k Parkrun along the Edinburgh waterfront from Cramond to Silverknowes, the race sets off as it does every Saturday morning at 9.30am.
Don't forget the special Easter weekend parkruns the usual 5k will be on Saturday the 3rd with a 10k on Sunday 4th.
Further South at Mansfield several Scots will be in action at the Home Countries Cross Country International.
On Sunday the 44th running of the Round the Houses and 5th Jim Dingwall Memorial 10k sets off from Grangemouth Stadium at 12.30pm.
The annual female only Running Sisters [Tayside] 5k race takes place at Monikie Country Park at 10am.
And of course the previously reported World Cross Country Championship takes place in Poland.
Shane Fenton
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Easter 5K and 10K runs at Beecraigs
Updated: 2010-03-27
I just wanted to give you a wee heads up of an event taking place at Beecraigs at 10:30 on Easter Sunday at Beecraigs. There will be a 5 and 10K race (the Easter Fun run) around the main tracks and roads around Beecraigs, as well as an Easter Egg hunt for the under 12s. More information and entry at the link below.
Also a reminder that the normal club training will take place at Beecraigs this Sunday at 10:30 - coached by myself, Martin and Chris of Linlithgow AC. All welcome - look forward to seeing you there.
Easter Fun Runs
Matt Richardson
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STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING FOR JILL DESPITE TAKING WRONG COURSE!
Updated: 2010-03-23
Saran Jones and Jill Horsburgh braved extreme cold and wet conditions to contest the Ultimate Cartmel 18k Trail Race Challenge on Saturday 20th March.
Jill described the course, ''the going was very heavy, where it wasn't uphill it was muddy, where it wasn't muddy it was rocky''.
Despite taking the wrong course Jill still emerged the winner of the Female vet 50 category, Jill went on ''there was a serious incident which the marshalls left to attend, this resulted in quite a few runners taking the wrong route, including myself, which cost me about three minutes''.
Jill eventually completed the gruelling course in 1 hour 49 minutes 57 seconds which placed her 122nd overall and 1st FV50 which won her a prize of some large sticky toffee puddings, of which i have been reliably informed have been partly devoured already!
Jill went on to comment on her younger club mates performance, ''Saran had a much better race than me, although she didn't get lost and as she's not as old as me she didn't get a prize however!''.
Saran actually finished some 7 minutes quicker than Jill in 1 hour 42 minutes 35 seconds which placed her 92nd overall and 3rd FV40, but alas no sticky toffee pudding!
A sterling effort from both in the horrible conditions, well done.
Jane Moncrieff was also declared to take part but failed to make the start line due to an unfortunate injury.
Shane Fenton
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XC Presentations
Updated: 2010-03-23
All Welcome at the Jones house on Sat 27th March from 7pm. 12 Rosebay Glade, EH54 9JU for presentations of XC awards.
Saran Jones
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JUNIOR ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Updated: 2010-03-22
Five runners represented the club at the Scottish Athletics Junior Road Race Championships at Rouken Glen Park on Saturday 20th March.
Three in the Girls Under-13 race and one apiece in the Women and Men's Under-17 events.
The Girls Under-13 race was run over 2500 metres and first club runner to cross the finish line was Lauren Arbuckle in 43rd place in 10 minutes 50 seconds, following her home was, in 53rd Bethany Nelson 11:09 and 74th Alice Horsburgh 12:05.
This placed them 13th in the team event. 83 runners completed the course.
31 runners lined up for the Women's Under-17 race run over 5000 metres, with Lana Turnbull recording a time of 20:16 for 14th place.
Max McNeil was the club's sole runner in the Men's Under-17 event and he covered the 5000 metres course in 17:31 for 22nd place.
Shane Fenton
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GOOD CLUB TURNOUT AT ALLOA HALF MARATHON
Updated: 2010-03-21
There was an excellent turn out of a dozen Lothian Running Club members among a total field of just under 1000 who contested Sunday's[21st March] Alloa Half Marathon.
Conditions were ideal for the 28th running of the race.
Ross Milne was the club's highest placed finisher in sixth place in a time of 1 hour 10 minutes 58 seconds. Not far behind in 12th and 21st places respectively were Brian Turner[1:15:28] and Ben Hartman [1:17:33].
The club had a category winner in M60 vet Scott Balfour who finished 82nd overall in [1:24:59]
Lynne Murray was the first club female back in a good [1:28:33] which placed her 135th overall 12th female and 4th F45.
John Malcolm who completed the course in [1:31:32] for 203rd place was setting a new PB for the distance.
Making up the club representation were 215th Mike Lieberman [1:33:17], 234th David Bathgate [1:34:03], 249th Alan Robertson [1:33:39], 253rd Brian Reid [1:35:02]. 682nd Pauline Hughes [1:55:17], 906th Lesley McGiffen [2:11:49].
977 runners completed.
Shane Fenton
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FIFE & CENTRAL HIGHLAND GAMES DATES 2010.
Updated: 2010-03-21
FIFE & CENTRAL HIGHLAND GAMES DATES[ 2010]
The 2010 Scottish Highland Games season gets underway at the end of May here are the confirmed dates of the Games which will be held in Fife & Central.
JUNE 6TH[Sunday] MARKINCH HIGHLAND GAMES.
JUNE 19TH[Saturday] NEWBURGH HIGHLAND GAMES.
JUNE 26TH[Saturday] CERES HIGHLAND GAMES.
JULY 4TH[SUNDAY] CUPAR HIGHLAND GAMES.
JULY 10TH[Saturday] ALVA GAMES.
JULY 18TH[Sunday] THORNTON HIGHLAND GATHERING.
JULY 19TH[Monday] BURNTISLAND HIGHLAND GAMES.
JULY 24TH[Saturday] AIRTH HIGHLAND GAMES.
JULY 25TH[Sunday] ST ANDREWS HIGHLAND GAMES.
AUGUST 7TH [Saturday] INVERKEITHING HIGHLAND GAMES.
AUGUST 8TH[Sunday] BRIDGE OF ALLAN HIGHLAND GAMES.
Shane Fenton
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IN THE PAPERS
Updated: 2010-03-20
The below report is in this weeks West Lothian Courier, Linlithgow Gazette and [i think] the Falkirk Herald.
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Lothian Running Clubs Sarah Inglis takes fourth place at highly prestigious race.
LOTHIAN RUNNING Club’s Sarah Inglis is heading for Poland after earning a prized place in the Great Britain team for the World Cross Country Championships.
The prestigious event is taking place in Bydgoszcz, Poland, on Sunday, March 28, and caps another glorious week for Inglis.
Sarah helped seal her spot in the GB squad with a sparkling performance in the McCain UK Cross Challenge final in Birmingham.
The tough event incorporated both the IAAF World Cross Country Trials and UK Inter-Counties Cross Country Championship.
Sarah, a second year PE student at Edinburgh University, was representing the Scotland East District in the Women’s Under-20 race in which all the top-ranked junior cross country athletes in Great Britain formed a high quality line-up.
Underfoot conditions at Cofton Park on Saturday afternoon were ideal, however, although as the large field of 138 runners made its way around the undulating course they had to contend with a strong swirling wind on the hill sections.
Running a perfect race, Sarah was always up with the leading group of eight runners who had broken away from the main bunch.
Lying sixth place behind fellow Scot Beth Potter, from the Victoria Park Glasgow Club, the two of them then tested the resolve of one of the pre-race favourites, Kate Avery, and passed her on the final uphill climb before turning down for the finish.
As the finish line approached, a determined final burst from Sarah saw her out-sprint her Scottish counterpart by a mere second, covering the 6000m course in 21 minutes four seconds, for an excellent fourth place.
Victory went to Emelia Gorecka, Surrey (20:40); in second was Annabel Gummow, of Cornwall (20:53); and in third came Hannah Walker, from Hertfordshire (21:00).
There was also a fine turn out of nine runners from the Lothian Running Club taking part in the races at Gartmorn on Sunday.
With six Seniors in the six-mile race and three juniors in the two mile, there were category wins for both Lynne Murray and Lana Turnbull.
In the six-mile event Lynne was the first Lothian runner back in 23rd place overall and first FSV, in 41mins 17secs.
David Mabon then came home in 31st place and 9th MSV in (42:47).
Jim Alexander was a handful of places further back in 36th in (44:06).
Jill Horsburgh made it a club 1-2 in the FSV class, crossing the line in 40th place (44:39).
Completing the club representation was Alan Robertson in 54th with Carol Mabon 108th.
A total of 132 runners competed.
In the Junior two-mile under-18 race Lana Turnbull, who the previous day had performed well at the Scottish Schools Cross Country Championship at Irvine, turned in another good performance to finish in second place and first female under 18 (13:42).
Brother and sister Alice and Iain Horsburgh also finished well up the field.
Iain was 12th overall and fourth male at under-13 (15:40), with Alice in 14th place and fifth female at under 13 (16:24).
Shane Fenton
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Ward off the rip off merchants.
Updated: 2010-03-20
I removed this item as it was more of a personal opinion rather than a news story.
Shane Fenton
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PB's and Debuts at Parkrun.
Updated: 2010-03-20
Five club runners were among the 172 who completed the 5k course at the 22nd Edinburgh Parkrin on Saturday 20th March.
In finishing in 10th place Graeme Ackland recorded a new PB of 18:01. Also setting new figures of 21:18 was veteran Ian Leggat who finished 44th overall.
Race debutant Marie Storrie came home in 49th overall and 4th female in a time of 21:34.
Making up the club quintet was Mike and Mags Turnbull, the pair were seperated by only one second with Mike who was running the race for the first time crossing the line in 34:07 with Mags right behind in 34.08.
10K Special Easter Event (Double parkrun!)
This is just a reminder that on Sunday the 4th of April, the Edinburgh parkrun team will be holding a special 10K event. The event comprises running the normal 5K course twice. It is important to note that the recorded times will not count towards your normal 5K race results. You should also note that the normal 5K run will be held as normal, on Saturday the 3rd, the day before.
Shane Fenton
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AND HE'S NOT WEARING A MASK LOL !!!!
Updated: 2010-03-20
Just spotted this bargain on the Alloa half marathon website - "Entry on the day £20. We can’t guarantee that late entrants will receive a medal, t-shirt or goodie bag". Contact the race orgainser - Dick Turpin !!!!
Shane Fenton
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RACES APLENTY OVER THE NEXT TWO DAYS
Updated: 2010-03-19
There is no shortage of action for all of those looking for a race this weekend with events aplenty on both Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday there is a couple of hillraces, the Chapelgill Hill Race and Fun Run gets underway at 3pm from Glenholm nr Broughton, an hour prior the Craig Dunnain Hill Race sets off from the Queens Park Stadium, Inverness at 2pm.
Elsewhere in the North there is the Newtonmore 10 mile road race at 11am.
The University of Glasgow stage their annual 5k and 10k trail runs.
As ever the weekly Edinburgh and Glasgow 5k Parkruns set off at 9.30am from their usual start points, but remember if you haven't registered you must do so 24 hours before, now using the bar codes system.
There is a couple of big events on Sunday, at Rouken Glen Park, Giffnock the Scottish Athletics Junior Road Race Championships for Under-13[2500m], Under-15 and Under-17[4000m] and Under-20[5000m] go ahead with the first gun at 11:30am.
The usual big field will set off at 10am for the 28th Alloa Half Marathon from the Leisure Bowl.
Shane Fenton
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NATIONAL JUNIOR LEAGUE [DATES]
Updated: 2010-03-18
Here are the dates for the 2010 National Junior League which aren't on the recently published Scottish Athletics summer calendar.
Club members representing the composite Forth Valley team won't have to travel as much this year with two of the four matches being staged in Scotland.
1. 25th April - Host club [Sale Manchester].
2. 23rd May - Host club [Team Edinburgh].
3. 27th June - Host Club [Gateshead].
4. 25th July - Host club [Team Glasgow].
The Regional Promotion Finals will be held on 29th August with the National Finals on 12th September.
NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE 2010
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GATESHEAD.
KINGDOM ATHLETIC.
MIDDLESBROUGH AC.
PRESTON HARRIERS.
SALE HARRIERS.
TEAM EDINBURGH.
TEAM FORTH VALLEY.
TEAM GLASGOW.
Shane Fenton
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2010 SAF calendar
Updated: 2010-03-18
The SAF (scottishathletics.org.uk) have put up their 2010 race calendar. At last, you might say.
Neal Drummond
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SARAH TO REPRESENT GB & IRELAND AT WORLD XC CHAMPIONSHIP
Updated: 2010-03-16
Following on from her excellent run in Sunday's trials in Birmingham Sarah Inglis was today [Tuesday 16th March] named as one of only five Scots in the Great Britain & Ireland team of 21 athletes for the forthcoming World Cross Country Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland on Sunday 28th March.
Sarah along with fellow Scot Beth Potter, Victoria Park City of Glasgow AC will be part of the six strong Junior Womens team which also includes Kate Avery-Shildon,Emelia Gorecka-Aldershot Farnham District, Annabel Gummow -Bristol & West and Hannah Walker-Dacorum & Tring.
The junior athletes will also attend a preparation camp at Loughborough University prior to competition.
To represent Great Britain in any sport is a great achievment,and a GB vest is the pinnacle of an athlete's attainment, and for Sarah, her selection is just reward for all the hard work, commitment and dedication she puts in to her athletics under the guidance of her equally dedicated coach Steve Cottom.
It is also a great honour for Lothian Running Club.
Shane Fenton
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ANOTHER EXCELLENT RUN FROM SARAH AT WORLD TRIALS
Updated: 2010-03-15
Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis' recent fine vein of form continued at the weekend with another sparkling performance in the McCain UK Cross Challenge Final in Birmingham.
The prestigious event also incorporated both the I.A.A.F. World Cross Country Trials and UK Inter-Counties Cross Country Championship.
Sarah, a second year PE student at Edinburgh University was representing the Scotland East District in the Women's Under-20 race which saw all the top ranked junior cross country athletes in Great Britain in a high quality line up.
Under foot conditions at Cofton Park on Saturday afternoon were ideal, however, as the large field of 138 runners snaked their way around the undulating course they had to contend with a strong swirling wind on the hill sections.
Running a perfect race Sarah was always up with the leading group of eight runners who had broken away from the main bunch.
Tucked in in sixth place behind fellow Scot Beth Potter from the Victoria Park Glasgow Club, the two of them then tested the resolve of one of the pre race favourites Kate Avery and passed her on the final uphill climb before turning back for the finish.
As the finish line approached a determined final burst from Sarah saw her out-sprint her Scottish counterpart by a mere second, covering the 6000 metres course in 21 minutes 04 seconds for an excellent fourth place.
Victory went to Emelia Gorecka, Surrey [20:40] from in second Annabel Gummow, Cornwall [20:53] with in third Hannah Walker, Hertfordshire [21:00].
Sarah who was delighted with her run was due to find out on Wednesday [17th] if she had been selected for the Great Britain team for the World Cross Country Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland on Sunday March 28th.
Shane Fenton
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Updated: 2010-03-15
Shane Fenton
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EGM reminder 17th March
Updated: 2010-03-15
A meeting will be held in Inveralmond at 8.15 this Wednesday to discuss training fees within the context of club finances as a whole.
20 attendees are needed in order to go ahead.
Hope to see you there.
Jill Horsburgh
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SUCCESSFUL DAY & GOOD TURN OUT AT GARTMORN
Updated: 2010-03-14
There was a fine turn out of nine runners from the Lothian Running Club taking part in the races at Gartmorn on Sunday 14th March.
Six Seniors in the six mile and three juniors in the two mile, and there were category wins for both Lynne Murray and Lana Turnbull.
In the six mile event Lynne was in fact the first club runner back in 23rd place overall and 1st FSV in 41 minutes 17 seconds. David Mabon then came home in 31st place and 9th MSV in [42:47].
Jim Alexander was a handful of places further back in 36th in [44:06].
Jill Horsburgh made it a club 1-2 in the FSV classification crossing the line in 40th place [44:39].
Completing the club representation was Alan Robertson in 54th [46:55] with Carol Mabon 108th [57:22]. A total of 132 runners completed.
In the Junior 2 mile Under-18 race Lana Turnbull who the previous day had performed well at the Scottish Schools Cross Country Championship at Irvine turned in another good performance to finish in second place and first Female Under-18 [13:42]
Brother and sister Alice and Ia1n Horsburgh also finished well up, Iain was 12th overall and fourth male under-13 [15:40] with Alice in 14th place and fifth female Under-13.[16:24].
59 completed.
Shane Fenton
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Edinburgh Primary Schools XC
Updated: 2010-03-14
Amy Lickley competed for Craiglockhart PS in the Edinburgh Primary Schools Cross Country at Duddingston on Monday 8 March.
The decision to stick a gantry onto the course about 150 metres after the start "Thanks to legacy funding" meant that a bottleneck was formed in the field of 150 p6 girls. At this point, Amy was tripped up, trampled on, and sent to the ground for a second time as she tried to get up. Despite losing a good 50 metres to the leaders, Amy did a great job in pulling herself back to 5th place by the end of the 1.6km course. Good learning experience?
Robin Lickley
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TRIO AT INVERNESS
Updated: 2010-03-14
Three club members were among the over 1100 finishers at the Inverness Half Marathon on Sunday 14th March.
Kenny Mearns finished in 358th overall and 23rd in the M50 category completing the course in 1 hour 43.19.
Gordon Little just failed to beat the 2 hour barrier crossing the finish line in 2 hours 00.52 for 789th position and 49th M50.
Mary Little placed 963rd and 47th F45 in 2 hours 1.44.
Shane Fenton
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GOOD DAY AT GARTMORN
Updated: 2010-03-14
In ideal conditions Lothian Running Club members enjoyed a successful day at the Gartmorn 6 on Sunday 14th March
Lynne Murray was 1st Female Vet with Lana Turnbull 2nd Under-18 Female.
The Horsburgh family were all among the prizes, Iain was 2nd Under-18 Boy, Alice 2nd Under-13 Girl and not to be outdone on Mothers Day mum Jill was 1st Female SV.
[Full report to follow]
Shane Fenton
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MAGNIFICENT 4TH FOR SARAH
Updated: 2010-03-13
Sarah Inglis came home in a magnificent 4th place at the McCain UK Cross Country Final and World Trials at Cofton Park Birminghan on Saturday 13th March.
The event also incorporated the Inter -Counties Championship with Sarah representing the Scotland East team.
Sarah covered the 6000 metres course in 21:04 just pipping her Scottish counterpart Beth Potter who was representing the Scotland West team by one second.[Full report to follow].
RESULT:
1 Emilia Gorecka 20:40; 2 Annabel Gummow 20:53; 3 Hanna Walker 21:00; 4 Sarah Inglis 21:04; 5 Beth Potter 21:05; 6 Eleanor Wimshurst
Shane Fenton
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VETS AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-03-13
Following on from a record turnout of club athletes at last week's Edinburgh Parkrun, only club vets David Mabon and Ted Finch represented the club at the 21st running on Saturday 13th March.
Both ran in the 55-59 category, David[20:25] finished 44th overall and finished 2nd in his category while Ted[25:51] came home in an overall position of 115th and 5th in the age group.
Shane Fenton
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XC & HALF MARATHONS ON ANOTHER BUSY WEEKEND.
Updated: 2010-03-12
It looks being another busy spring weekend with plenty of events both Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday sees the McCains UK Cross Country finals and World Trials at Cofton Park, Birmingham the event also incorporates the Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships.
The clubs Sarah Inglis will be representing the Scotland East team in the Inter-Counties Women's Under-20 race which is over 6000 metres.
Irvine is the venue for the 2010 Scottish Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships on Saturday getting underway at 1pm.
Last Saturday saw a record entry from the club at the Edinburgh Parkrun, hopefully it will be a similar story this week, but remember you must pre enter the day before if you haven't ran at the event before, last week a Lothian runner failed to do this and ultimately created a bit of confusion with the results.
We eventually got it sorted out on the Tuesday!
The race gets underway at the usual time of 9.30am.
On Sunday there are a couple of half marathons, in the North there is the Inverness Half Marathon which gets underway at 1pm with the Balloch to Clydebank Half Marathon from the Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch at 9.30am.
Nearer to home on Sunday is the popular and scenic Gartmorn 6 which comes under orders from Sauchie at 10.30am.
Shane Fenton
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THIS WEEKS WEST LOTHIAN COURIER REPORT[On Sale Now]
Updated: 2010-03-12
.Inglis siblings keep winning races in the family
Mar 11 2010 West Lothian Courier
THE 20th Edinburgh Park Run kept it in the family last weekend as Lothian Running Club siblings Robert and Sarah Inglis sealed a superb one-two.
A record nine athletes from the club took part in the Edinburgh waterfront race but it was the Inglis brother and sister pair who took the top prizes.
Robert and Sarah finished first and second to claim the overall male and female top prizes, leading home 205 runners in the process.
Robert completed the 5k course in 16 minutes 11 seconds which was just short of his PB.
He was followed over the line by his sister Sarah who was making her park run debut.
Sarah, recorded a PB for the distance as well as setting set a new course record for a female athlete with a time of 16 minutes 37 seconds.
Another race first timer Alistair Robertson finished in fifth place in (16:54).
Further race debutants Max McNeil (17.22) and Scott Nelson (17.41) came next in ninth and 13th places.
John Malcolm crossed the finish line in 19.08 for 26th place while Lana Turnbull — the club’s most regular participant at the capital parkrun — entered the 10 Club and recorded yet another PB (19.45) in finishing 44th overall and third female.
Chris Rumbles got round in 20.41 for 59th place.
Bethany Nelson was an excellent 90th in her first run at the event, this placed her eighth female overall and first in her (F14) age group category.
There was another good turnout of nine club members at Sunday's Lasswade 10 mile race.
There were some fine individual and team performances with the Women's trio finishing in third place and the men fifth.
First club runner home was Ross Milne in a fine fourth place in 54 minutes 14 seconds.
Next came Scott Nelson in 27th and seventh MV.
The third counting team member was Scott Balfour in 46th and fifth MV50 (65:44).
The remaining club male finishers were 88th Alan Robertson (70:31), 91st David Bathgate (70:46), and 92nd Mike Lieberman (70:56).
Lynne Murray led home the ladies in 67th overall and second FV40 in [67:54], Saran Jones was next back in 74:48 for 145th with Jill Horsburgh not far behind in 150th in 76:31 which secured team third.
Alan McIntosh, Alistair Robertson and Kate Kitchin were the clubs representative's at the King's Buildings five-mile race in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Alistair Robertson came home in 29 minutes 14 seconds for 28th place overall and fourth Male Junior.
Alan was 62nd in 32:04 with Kate 114th in 32:31.
Shane Fenton
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Running Festival in Poland this June
Updated: 2010-03-11
I am writing to you on behalf of the Polish NGO, the Institute of Eastern Studies, which is organising the first edition of the International Running Festival in Krynica Zrdroj, Poland between 4-6th June. The Running Festival consist of many different races like: ultramarathon, marathon, ekiden relay and many more. If you would be interested please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information is also available on our website (link below).
For the participants from abroad we have a SPECIAL OFFER:
The runners registered by 26th of March will be exempted from the entry fee and we will provide for free 2 days accommodation
I am looking forward to hear from you.
Kind Regards,
Jacek Brzeziński
Institute for Eastern Studies
Solec 85
00-382 Warsaw, Poland
Tel: 0048 22 583 11 10
website
More information
Matt Richardson
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NATIONAL XC ARCHIVE 2001---2010
Updated: 2010-03-10
Here is the aforementioned club National Cross Country archive i have been working on.
Hopefully it lists every runner who has represented the club at the Nationals since the club was formed in 2000.
Each year is individually listed with all performances listed in the appropriate age category. I have also listed medal winners, highest category finishers and team performances.
The archive will eventually find a permanent place on the website and it will be just a case of updating each year.
For now you can check over that i haven't missed anyone out or that i might have listed some of the details wrongly, if so let me know and it will be amended.
Hopefully you find it of some interest.
SHANE.
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NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY ARCHIVE 2001---2010.
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2001 [IRVINE]
UNDER-13 GIRLS:
1 Ashley Toner. 12 Jemma Toner. 59 Rebecca French.[69 Finished]
UNDER-13 BOYS:
12 Travis Sinclair. 57 Scott Robertson. 83 Alistair Ewing.[98 Finished]
UNDER-15 GIRLS:
40 Stephanie Meek.[52 Finished].
UNDER-15 BOYS:
68 Graeme Shepherd. 77 Angus Armour. 90 Fraser Kingscott.[98 Finished].
UNDER-17/20 WOMEN:
NONE.[41 Finished]
UNDER-17 MEN:
NONE[52 Finished].
UNDER-20 WOMEN:
None.[25 Finished].
SENIOR WOMEN:
39 Kate Hoffman. 40 Marsie Ewing.60 Margaret Turnbull.64 Lesley McGiffen. Team 10th.[70 Finished].
SENIOR MEN:
75.Andy Kitchen.81 Robert Lee.84 Murray Robertson.86 Tim Brand.114 Brian Turner.191 Colin Eades.254 John Paxton.283 Harry Mullholland.323 Alistair Hindle.329 James Alexander. [362 Finished].
TOTAL CLUB FINISHERS [24]
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2002 FALKIRK
UNDER-13 GIRLS:
7 Jemma Toner.57 Kathleen Dempsey.[68 Finished].
UNDER-13 BOYS:
48 Scott Robertson,83 Alistair Ewing.[95 Finished].
UNDER-15 GIRLS:
16 Ashley Toner.36 Rebecca French.47 Ann Gardiner.[47 Finished].
UNDER-15 BOYS:
30 Travis Sinclair.69 Angus Armour.79 Callum Gillespie.87 Philip Kingscote. Team 8th.[92 Finished].
UNDER-17/20 Women:
None.[32Finished].
UNDER-17 MEN:
50 Fraser Kingscott.[52 Finished].
UNDER-20 MEN:
None[27 Finished].
SENIOR WOMEN:
39 Kate Hoffman.49 Marsie Ewing.60 Margaret Turnbull.64 Lesley McGiffen.Team 10th.[70 Finished].
SENIOR MEN:
21 Colin Meek.63 Brian Turner.139 Peter Dymoke.182 Ian Seggie.207 Ewan McIntosh.317 John Paxton.318 James Alexander.327 Martin Leadbetter.405 Calvin Crane. Team 12th.
Total Club Finishers [25].
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2003 LINWOOD
UNDER-13 GIRLS:
21 Sarah Inglis. 50 Mhairi Inglis.[88 Finished].
UNDER-13 BOYS:
19 Robert Inglis.[93 Finished].
UNDER-15 GIRLS:
3 Jemma Toner.10 Laura Bann.24 Ashley Toner.51 Rebecca French.73 Hazel Turnbull. Team 2nd. [74 Finished].
UNDER-15 BOYS:
12 Travis Sinclair.86 Philip Kingscote. [93 Finished].
UNDER-17/20 Women:
None [35 Finished].
UNDER-17 Men:
57 Philip Kingscote. [32 Finished].
UNDER-20 MEN:
None [32 Finished].
SENIOR WOMEN:
45 Kate Kitchen.47 Marsie Ewing.48 Lorna Eades.61 Margaret Turnbull. Team 12th. [74 Finished].
SENIOR MEN:
55 Brian Turner.56 Graeme Ackland.63 Andy Kitchin.89 David Simmons.106 Peter Dymoke.108 David Godfree.116 Robert Lee.142 Ewan McIntosh.166 David Eades.182 Christopher Northam.229 Alex Agnew.287 Kenton Jones.326 James Alexander.352 Alan Grierson. [371 Finished].
Total Club Finishers [29].
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2004 PERTH
UNDER-13 GIRLS:
7 Sarah Inglis.31 Mhairi Inglis.71 Emma Cottom. [81 Finished].
UNDER-15 BOYS:
22 Robert Inglis. [106 Finished].
UNDER-15 GIRLS:
4 Jemma Toner.59 Kathleen Dempsey. [59 Finished].
UNDER-15 BOYS:
None [90 Finished].
UNDER-17/20 WOMEN:
None [40 Finished].
UNDER-17 MEN:
None [76 Finished].
UNDER-20 MEN:
None. [40 Finished].
SENIOR WOMEN:
33 Helen Murray.65 Kate Kitchen.86 Lorna Eades.91 Magaret Turnbull.94 Marsie Ewing. Team 11th. [106 Finished].
SENIOR MEN:
78 Ross Milne.79 Brian Turner.85 Graeme Ackland.110 Andy Kitchin.146 Chris Godfree.154David Simmons.191 Harry Mulholland.337 James Alexander.383 Alan Grierson. Team 12th. [408 Finished].
Total Club Finishers [21].
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2005 IRVINE
UNDER-13 GIRLS:
30 Lana Turnbull. [103 Finished].
UNDER-13 BOYS:
71 Zack Jones. [91 Finished].
UNDER-15 GIRLS:
10 Sarah Inglis.20 Mhairi Inglis. [87 Finished].
UNDER-15 BOYS:
50 Robert Inglis.67 Colin McDonald. [83 Finished]
UNDER-17/20 WOMEN:
None.[52 Finished].
UNDER-17 MEN:
37 Darren Thomson. [57 Finished].
UNDER-20 MEN:
None.[32 Finished].
SENIOR WOMEN:
64 Laura Sarkis.86 Margaret Turnbull. [107 Finished].
SENIOR MEN:
42 Ross Milne.54 Stephen Cottom. 97 Graeme Ackland.113 Steven Lawrie.151 David Eades.154 Harry Mullholland.173 Alan McIntosh.221Kenton Jones.322 James Alexander. Team 8th. [375 Finished].
Total Club Finishers [18].
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2006 FALKIRK
UNDER-13 GIRLS:
23 Lana Turnbull.32 Jemma Robertson. [109 Finished].
UNDER-13 BOYS:
None. [109 Finished].
UNDER-15 GIRLS:
4 Sarah Inglis.11 Mhairi Inglis. [91 Finished].
UNDER-15 BOYS:
16 Robert Inglis.74Colin McDonald. [91 Finished].
UNDER-17/20 WOMEN:
None.[60 Finished].
UNDER-17 MEN:
None.[71 Finished].
UNDER-20 MEN:
None.[40 Finished].
SENIOR WOMEN:
85 Saran Jones.104 Jill Horsburgh..
SENIOR MEN:
33 Ross Milne.94 Graeme Ackland.140.Richard Docherty.180 Harry Mulholland.193 Stephen Dempsey.217 Brian Stewart.232 David Eades.250 Alan McIntosh.289 Kenton Jones.334 James Alexander. Team 17th. [422 Finished].
Total Club Finishers [16].
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2007 FALKIRK
UNDER-13 GIRLS:
None.[99 Finished].
UNDER-13 BOYS:
None.[117 Finished].
UNDER-15 GIRLS:
60 Lana Turnbull.[92 Finished].
UNDER-15 BOYS:
None. [101 Finished].
UNDER-17/20 WOMEN:
3 U-17 Sarah Inglis.10 u-17 Mhairi Inglis. [57 Finished].
UNDER-17 MEN:
37 Robert Inglis.[[68 Finished].
UNDER-20 MEN:
None.[38 Finished].
SENIOR WOMEN:
7 Edel Mooney.89 Kate Kitchen.108 Marsie Ewing.118 Margaret Turnbull. Team 13th. [148th Finished].
SENIOR MEN:
7 Iain Donnan.49 Ross Milne.76 Colin Meek.118 Graeme Ackland.186 Alan McIntosh.277 Scott Nelson.324 David Bell.352 Stephen Dempsey.357 Janes Alexander.411 Mark Kassyk. Team 13th. 413 Finishers].
Total Club Finishers. [19].
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2008 FALKIRK
UNDER-13 GIRLS:
109 Marie McGlaughlin. [121 Finished].
UNDER-13 BOYS:
None.[139 Finished].
UNDER-15 GIRLS:
Lana Turnbull. [100 Finished.
UNDER-15 BOYS:
93 Daniel McGlaughlin. [98 Finishers].
UNDER-17/20 WOMEN:
3 U-17 Sarah Inglis.4 U/17 Mhairi Inglis. [73 Finished].
UNDER-17 MEN:
14 Robert Inglis.55 Alistair Robertson. [73 Finished].
UNDER-20 MEN:
None.[34 Finished.
SENIOR WOMEN:
86 Marie Storrie.120 Lorna Eades.141 Margaret Turnbull. Team 21st. [157 Finished].
SENIOR MEN:
58 Ross Milne.111 Graeme Ackland. 179 Scott Nelson. 180 Harry Mulholland.226 Alan McIntosh.243 David Mabon. 240 David Bell.289 David Eades.322 Brian Welsh.352 James Alexander. Team 19th. [398 Finished].
Total Club Finishers [20].
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2009 FALKIRK
UNDER-13 GIRLS:
61 Lauren Arbuckle. [112 Finished].
UNDER-13 BOYS:
None. [135 Finished].
UNDER-15 GIRLS;
None. [107 Finished[.
UNDER-15 BOYS:
None. [95 Finished].
UNDER-17/20 WOMEN:
2 U/20 Sarah Inglis.26 U/17 Lana Turnbull. [58 Finished].
UNDER-17 MEN:
32 Alistair Robertson.40 Craig McDowell. [68 Finished].
UNDER-20 MEN:
20 Robert Inglis. [49 Finished].
SENIOR WOMEN:
5 Edel Mooney.56 Lynne Murray.82 Marie Storrie.90 Helen Murray.95 Jill Horsburgh.116 Margaret Turnbull.119 Lorna Eades. Team 10th. [142 Finished].
SENIOR MEN:
33 Ross Milne.68 Brian Turner.86 Ben Hartman.129 Graeme Ackland.223 Scott Nelson.264 Matt Richardson.315 Steve Dempsey. 349 David Mumford.353 James Alexander.411 Mark Kassyk. Team 13th. 413 Finished].
Total Club Finishers [23].
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2010 FALKIRK
UNDER-13 GIRLS:[3200M]
43 Lauren Arbuckle [15.40], 77 Bethany Nelson {16:51} 115 Finished.
UNDER-13 BOYS:[3200M]
None. 320 Finished.
UNDER-15 GIRLS:[4000M]
None. 101 Finished.
UNDER-15 BOYS.[4000M]
None. 110 Finished.
UNDER-17/20 WOMEN.[4800M]
3 Sarah Inglis U/20 [16:25.]
42 27[U/17] Lana Turnbull 19:52.
73 Finished.
UNDER-17 MEN:[6400m]
20 Max McNeil 25:03.
UNDER-20 MEN[8000]
32 Alistair Robertson 31:12. 40 Chris Rumbles 36:18.41 Finished.
SENIOR WOMEN:[8000]
21 Edel Mooney 31;56. 65 Lynne Murray 35:12, 95 Saran Jones 37:22, 108 Christine Milne 38;02, 120 Jill Horsburgh 38:59, 157 Lorna Eades 41:43, 169 Margaret Turnbull 42:51. Team 10th. 184 Finished.
SENIOR MEN;[12000M]
36 Ross Milne 41:12, 67 Brian Turner 43;29, 69 Ben Hartman 43:35, 120 Robin Galloway 45:57, 148 Colin Partridge 46:57, 161 Scott Nelson 47:25, 206 Graeme Ackland 48:48, 232 David Eades 50:05, 255 Harry Mullholland 50:59, 288 Alan McIntosh 51:58, 315 Matt Richardson 52:48, 392 James Alexander 58:13, 441 Colin Banham 69:22.
Team 9th.
Total Club Finishers [26]
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MEDAL WINS INDIVIDUAL
GOLD: ASHLEY TONER [UNDER-13 GIRLS]2001.
SILVER: SARAH INGLIS [UNDER-20 WOMEN]2009.
BRONZE: JEMMA TONER [UNDER-15 GIRLS]2003.
BRONZE: SARAH INGLIS [UNDER-17 WOMEN] 2007.
BRONZE: SARAH INGLIS [UNDER-17 WOMEN] 2008.
BRONZE: SARAH INGLIS [UNDER-20 WOMEN] 2009.
MEDAL WINS [TEAM]
SILVER: JEMMA TONER-LAURA BANN-ASHLEY TONER [UNDER-15 GIRLS 2003.
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HIGHEST CATEGORY PLACINGS
UNDER-13 GIRLS: 1st ASHLEY TONER 2001.
UNDER-13 BOYS: 19th ROBERT INGLIS 2003.
UNDER-15 GIRLS: 3rd JEMMA TONER 2003.
UNDER-15 BOYS: 12th TRAVIS SINCLAIR 2003.
UNDER-17 WOMEN: 3rd SARAH INGLIS [2007 & 2008].
UNDER-20 WOMEN: 2nd SARAH INGLIS [2009]
UNDER-17 MEN: 14th ROBERT INGLIS 2008.
UNDER-20 MEN: 20th ROBERT INGLIS 2009.
SENIOR WOMEN: 5th EDEL MOONEY 2009.
SENIOR MEN: 7th IAIN DONNAN 2007.
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HIGHEST TEAM PLACINGS
[When Applicable]
UNDER-15 GIRLS: 2nd 2003.
UNDER-15 BOYS: 8th 2002.
SENIOR WOMEN: 10th 2009 & 2010.
SENIOR MEN: 8th 2005.
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Shane Fenton
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TOSH 1ST SV AT BISHOPS HILL
Updated: 2010-03-08
Tosh Brannan was the club's only runner at the Bishops Hill Race at Scotlandwell on Sunday 7th March.
Covering the 2.5 mile/1000feet course in 24 minutes 51 seconds Tosh finished 19th overall and 1st in the SV category.
Shane Fenton
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LADIES 3RD--MEN 5TH AT LASSWADE 10 MILE
Updated: 2010-03-08
There was an excellent turnout of nine Lothian Running Club members in action at Sunday's [7th March] Lasswade 10 mile race.
There were some fine individual and team performances with the Women's trio finishing in third place and the men fifth.
First club runner home was Ross Milne in a marvellous 4th place in 54 minutes 14 seconds, next came Scott Nelson in 27th and 7th MV with a time of [61:51] which was a new PB for the distance for him.
The third counting team member was Scott Balfour in 46th and 5th MV50 [65:44]. The remaining club male finishers were 88th Alan Robertson [70:31], 91st David Bathgate [70:46], and 92nd Mike Lieberman [70:56].
Lynne Murray led home the ladies in 67th overall and 2nd FV40 in [67:54], Saran Jones was next back in 74:48 for 145th with Jill Horsburgh not far behind in 150th in 76:31 which secured team third.
A total of 332 runners completed the course.
Shane Fenton
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SMOKIES 10 MILE LADIES RACE
Updated: 2010-03-07
Alison McQuillen was the sole club representative at the Smokies 10 Mile Ladies Only 10 Mile Race on Sunday 7th March in Arbroath.
Completing the course in 93 minutes 26 seconds Alison came home in 160th place of the 311 finishers.
The race was won by Lisa Findlay Dumfries RC.
Shane Fenton
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KINGS BUILDINGS 5
Updated: 2010-03-07
Alan McIntosh, Alistair Robertson and Kate Kitchin were the clubs representative's at the King's Buildings 5 Mile race in Edinburgh on Saturday [6th March]
Alistair Robertson came home in 29 minutes 14 seconds for 28th place overall and 4th Male Junior.
Alan was 62nd in 32:04 with Kate 114th in 32:31.
The race was won by Scott Fraser [24:40] representing Edinburgh University Hare & Hounds.
135 completed.
Shane Fenton
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GREAT DAY FOR CLUB AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-03-06
Lothian Running Club had a marvellous day at the 20th Edinburgh Parkrun. A record club number of 9 athletes took part. Conditions along the Edinburgh waterfront were very much spring like and ideal for running.
Brother and sister Robert and Sarah Inglis finished 1st and 2nd to claim the overall male and female top prizes.
Robert completed the 5k course in 16 minutes 11 seconds just short of his PB, he was followed over the line by his sister Sarah who was making her parkrun debut.
Sarah set a new course record for a female athlete with a time of 16 minutes 37 seconds.
Another race first timer Alistair Robertson finished in 5th place in [16:54].
Further race debutants Max McNeil[17.22] and Scott Nelson[17.41] came next in excellent 9th and 13th places.
John Malcolm crossed the finish line in 19.08 for 26th place. Lana Turnbull the clubs most regular participant at parkruns entered the 10 Club and recorded yet another PB[19.45] in finishinfg 44th overall and 3rd female.
Chris Rumbles got round in 20.41 for 59th place.
Race debutant Bethany Nelson was an excellent 90th out of the 205 finishers, this placed her 8th female overall and 1st in her [F14] age group category.
22 runners from Lothian Running Club have now participated in the Edinburgh Parkrun for 72 runs.
Coming soon Stirling Parkrun.
Shane Fenton
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EDINBURGH PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-03-06
Robert and Sarah Inglis[New Female Course Record] finished 1st and 2nd in Edinburgh Parkrun [6th March].
Biggest turnout of runners from club.
Report to follow.
Shane Fenton
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Spikes Only tonight
Updated: 2010-03-05
Craigswood is open but it is spikes only for the track. There may also be an indoor curcuit session or a session in the field (which will be wet)
Saran Jones
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EVENTS APLENTY ON BUSY SPRING WEEKEND
Updated: 2010-03-05
There is no excuse for not getting out for a run this weekend with a multitude of events scheduled to take place up and down the country.
On Saturday the Kings Buildings 5 mile Road Race sets off at 1pm from West Mains Road, Edinburgh.
A bit earlier at 9am sees the start of the Glasgow to Edinburgh Double Marathon from Ruchill Park.
9.30am is the start time for the weekly Edinburgh and Glasgow parkruns.
Sunday is set to be a really busy day.
400 females--albeit only one from the club Alison McQuillen--have entered the Smokies 10 mile Ladies Only Road Race in Arbroath, entries have now closed for this event which begins at 11am.
The club are also set to be represented at the Lasswade 10 Mile Road Race which gets underway from Rosewell at 12 noon.
The Nairn 10 mile Road Race has a 2.30pm start while in the grounds of the Blairquhan Castle, Maybole the Happy Feet 5k and 10k races come under orders at 11am.
Further South the Annan River Race [including the Dumfries & Galloway XC] departs Everholm, Annan at 11.30am.
For hill runners the place to be is Scotlandwell, Kinross-shire for the Bishop Hill Race and Junior Hill Race. [2pm].
For those who are really keen there is the three day Highland Boundary Races at Birnam and Dunkeld.
Friday 5th at 8pm the Night Trail Race 4.5m/50m gets underway.
Saturday 6th at 12 noon it's the Birnam Hill Classic 4m/535m and on Sunday 7th at 11am the Deuchary Hill Canter 11m/800m.
You can enter these races on the day.
Shane Fenton
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CURTAIN COMES DOWN ON BORDERS XC SERIES
Updated: 2010-02-28
Club trio of Alistair Robertson, Saran Jones and Kate Kitchin finished 1st, 4th and 3rd in their respective categories at the 6th and final round of the 2009/10 Borders Cross Country Series at Peebles on Sunday.
I am still awaiting confirmation on the overall category placings, but with three firsts, two seconds and a third i would assume Alistair Robertson has clinched the Junior Male title.
Ally came home 13th overall of the 154 finishers.
Saran Jones was 83rd, 12th female and 4th in her category, with Kate 94th 15th female and 3rd in her category.
I will update the final category positions when i get them.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB TRIO IN ACTION AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-02-27
Mother and daughter Mags and Lana Turnbull along with club vet Ted Finch were the only three Lothian Running Club members to brave the elements at Saturday's [27th Feb] Edinburgh 5k parkrun.
Lana who was running at the event for the 9th time finished 26th overall, 2nd female and 1st Junior 15-19 covering the course in 20 minutes 07 seconds, some 11 seconds outside her category course record of 19:56.
Mags came home in 63rd position overall and 11th female, her time of 24:40 was also well outside her best for the course.
Ted crossed the finish line almost one minute behind Mags in 25:49 for 71st overall and 56th male. In all there were 105 finishers this week.
Graeme Ackland finished runner-up in the monthly Kings Buildings race behind Brian Kirkwood, Lasswade AC.
Shane Fenton
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CUPAR '5' & BORDERS XC THE HIGHLIGHTS ON A QUIETER WEEKEND
Updated: 2010-02-26
Events wise this looks like being a quieter weekend, probably just as well considering the current weather situation with the North of Scotland virtually blocked off from thre rest of the country.
So i wouldn't advise heading to Montrose for the House of Dun XC series race.
Fife has missed most of the snow until now so conditions for the Cupar 5 Mile Road Race should be ok.
Details.
Date Saturday 27th February 2010
Start 3.00pm
Location YMCA, Bonnygate, Cupar.
Entry Enter on the day £5/£7
Information-- An accurately measured fast out and back course on quiet country roads. The course is suitable for setting a personal best. Please allow sufficient time to reach the race start on St. Mary's Road which is approximately half a mile from the YMCA. Please note there are no showering facilities at the hall. After the race all runners will be provided with a free traditional Fife AC post-race tea.
Also on Saturday sees the re-scheduled Jack Crawford Springburn Cup at Bishopbriggs. Originally set for the 16th January but cancelled due to the adverse weather.
This is a 10k race along the Forth & Clyde Canal Towpath and gets underway at 2.30pm.
The weekly Saturday Edinburgh & Glasgow 5k parkruns set off from their usual starting points at 9.30am.
Sunday sees the final event in the Border XC Series. [See previous article [below] for details.
Shane Fenton
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BIG DAY BECKONS FOR ALLY=INCENTIVE'S FOR KATE & SARAN AT BORDERS XC FINAL
Updated: 2010-02-25
The curtain comes down on the 2009/2010 Border Series XC Championship at Peebles on Sunday.
Four athletes from the club have been in action at the previous five events of the six race series.
Male Junior Alistair Robertson has an excellent 100% per cent attendance record and his performances haven't been too bad elther with two firsts, two seconds and a third.
So if he can maintain that consistency into Sunday's final event he should be a strong favourite to lift the overall Male/Junior title.
Category prizes are awarded on the basis of an individuals total score for their best four rounds. So that should be a huge incentive for both Saran Jones and Kate Kitchin to get themselves down to Peebles on Saturday.
Running in seperate category's both have ran well in the three events they have competed in but, must run a fourth on Sunday to give themselves a chance of a category prize.
Saran has a great chance of reaching the top three having already finished 3rd-2nd 3rd, like wise Kate who has figures of 5th-5th-2nd.
A further incentive for the club duo is that a memento will be awarded to all runners who complete four out of the six rounds.
In the Senior Male category Brian Turner has competed twice finishing 3rd & 7th.
CLUB RUNNERS RESULTS TO DATE.
NORHAM[MALE]
3 B Turner 14 A Robertson [2nd MJ].
LAUDER[MALE]
16 A Robertson [1st MJ].
LAUDER[FEMALE]
104 S Jones [11th Overall Female--3rd F45]
DUNBAR[MALE]
7 B Turner. 22 A Robertson [3rd MJ]
DUNBAR [FEMALE]
94 S JONES [10th overall female--2nd F45]
114 K Kitchin [18th overall female--5th FS]
BERWICK[MALE]
21 A Robertson [1st MJ]
BERWICK[FEMALE]
85 K Kitchin [8th overall female--5th FS]
GALASHIELS[MALE]
21 A Robertson [2nd MJ]
GALASHIELS[FEMALE]
86 S Jones [11th overall female--3rd M45]
93 K Kitchen [15th overall female --2nd FS]
Shane Fenton
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Extraordinary General Meeting
Updated: 2010-02-23
Why
• to review financial decisions taken at the AGM in the light of recent cost-savings.
• to ensure that we continue to offer good value for money training to our members.
• to ensure the continued financial and social stability of the club.
Where – Inveralmond
When- Wednesday 17th March 8.15 (immediately after training)
Come along to find out more and support your club.
NB: if less than 20 paid up members attend the meeting, the meeting will be cancelled and no changes can be made.
Jill Horsburgh
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BRONZE FOR SARAH IN CLOSE FINISH.
Updated: 2010-02-20
There was an excellent turnout of 26 runners from the Lothian Running Club at the National Cross Country Championships at Callendar Park, Falkirk on Saturday 20th February.
Running in the Women's Under-20 category Sarah Inglis was involved in the closest race of the day, Sarah who was reaching the medal positions for the fourth succesive year, following back to back bronze in 2007 and 2008 in the under-17 age group and a silver in the under-20's last year.
On this ocassion Sarah had to settle once again for bronze but was only an agonising few strides behind VP Glasgow duo Nicola Hood and Beth Potter.
Winner Hood covered the 4800 metres course in 16 minutes 22 seconds, followed by Potter in 16:24 with Inglis close up in 16:25.
The club's Senior Women's team equalled their best performance in finishing in 10th place. They were led home by Edel Mooney who finished 21st overall, completing the 8000 metres course in 31 minutes 56 seconds.
There was a fine turnout of 13 club athletes in the Senior Men's race[12000 metres], and a good team effort saw them finish in 9th out of a total 28 teams, Ross Milne led the blue vests home in 41 minutes 12 seconds.
Full club finishing orders.
UNDER-13 GIRLS:[3200M]
43 Lauren Arbuckle [15.40], 77 Bethany Nelson {16:51} 115 Finished.
UNDER-13 BOYS:[3200M]
None. 320 Finished.
UNDER-15 GIRLS:[4000M]
None. 101 Finished.
UNDER-15 BOYS.[4000M]
None. 110 Finished.
UNDER-17/20 WOMEN.[4800M]
3 Sarah Inglis U/20 [16:25.]
42 27[U/17] Lana Turnbull 19:52.
73 Finished.
UNDER-17 MEN:[6400m]
20 Max McNeil 25:03.
UNDER-20 MEN[8000]
32 Alistair Robertson 31:12. 40 Chris Rumbles 36:18.41 Finished.
SENIOR WOMEN:[8000]
21 Edel Mooney 31;56. 65 Lynne Murray 35:12, 95 Saran Jones 37:22, 108 Christine Milne 38;02, 120 Jill Horsburgh 38:59, 157 Lorna Eades 41:43, 169 Margaret Turnbull 42:51. Team 10th. 184 Finished.
SENIOR MEN;[12000M]
36 Ross Milne 41:12, 67 Brian Turner 43;29, 69 Ben Hartman 43:35, 120 Robin Galloway 45:57, 148 Colin Partridge 46:57, 161 Scott Nelson 47:25, 206 Graeme Ackland 48:48, 232 David Eades 50:05, 255 Harry Mullholland 50:59, 288 Alan McIntosh 51:58, 315 Matt Richardson 52:48, 392 James Alexander 58:13, 441 Colin Banham 69:22.
Team 9th.
Full Results
Photos
Shane Fenton
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NEW PARKRUN PB FOR JOHN
Updated: 2010-02-20
Not surprising with the National xc championships in opposition only two Lothian Running Club members were among the 171 starters in this weeks Edinburgh Parkrun on Saturday 20th Feb.
John Malcolm however turned in a fine performance for the second successive week in setting a new PB for the 5k course along the Edinburgh promenade.
His time of 18 minutes 57 seconds placed him in 16th place overall and 15th male. The only other club representative in action was veteran 55-59 athlete Ted Finch who came home in 25 minutes 25 seconds for 102nd place.
Shane Fenton
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Sunday training
Updated: 2010-02-20
I had a message from someone who didn't leave a number asking about Sunday training, so here are the facts.
Sunday training is free to everyone. It is also open to anyone, regardless of whether you are a club member. It is arguably not really a Lothian RC session.
It is coached for juniors but for seniors it tends to be an opportunity for a steady, sociable run in a pleasant off-road/traffic free environment. It is also a great way of recovering from the exertion of Saturday races.
Junior training generally consists of some pace judgement, intervals and good-natured competition in the form of short relay races.
Sunday training takes place at 10:30am at Dechmont law (Meet at car park near Deans Community High School) or on the last Sunday of the month at Beecraigs (meet Balvormie Car Park, near Linlithgow).
Next month Dechmont may revert back to the earlier time of 10am (check for announcements and under club training), but the Beecraigs session will remain at 10:30am.
Matt Richardson
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BIG ENTRIES FOR WEEKEND EVENTS
Updated: 2010-02-18
This Saturday sees the pinnacle of the 2009/2010 cross country season with the Stewarts National Championships at Callander Park,Falkirk.
A total of 1899 runners representing clubs from all over the country have entered the various category's ranging from under-13's through to seniors.
2010 sees a record entry for females.
Lothian Running Club have a total of 33 runners declared to take part.
Timetable:-
U-13 Boys @ 11.30am 3,200m Team 4 to score
U-13 Girls @ 11.45am 3,200m Team 4 to score
U-15 Boys @ 12.00noon 4,000m Team 4 to score
U-15 Girls @ 12.15pm 4,000m Team 4 to score
U17/U20 Women @ 12.35pm 4,800m Teams 3 to score
U-17 Men @ 12.55pm 6,400m Team 4 to score
Senior Women @ 1.25pm 8,000m Team 4 to score
Under 20 Men @ 2.00pm 8,000m Team 4 to score
Senior Men @ 2.30pm 12,000m team 6 to score
There is also a record entry for the Scottish University's Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow on Saturday.
There is set to be a very strong representation of Irish students at the event.
The usual weekly parkruns take place at both Edinburgh and Glasgow on Saturday morning setting off at 9.30 am.
On Sunday the Kirkintilloch Olympians stage stage a 12.5 km Road Race departing at 10.30 am while, down in Wales the Celtic Schools International takes place at Cardiff.
Shane Fenton
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THE CLUB & THE NATIONAL XC CHAMPIONSHIP
Updated: 2010-02-17
The Scottish Cross Country Championships are one of the country's oldest athletic events, first held at the now defunct Lanark Racecourse in 1886.
Since then and the present location at Callander Park,Falkirk the event has been staged at a variety of venues including, football grounds, rugby parks, school playing fields, golf courses even army barracks, the list goes on.
As this is an historic and major event in the Scottish athletics calander i feel a record should be kept of every athlete who represented the Lothian Running Club at the event since the club was inaugurated in 2000.
If the club wishes i intend writing up a year by year inventory of everyone who has ran listing the year, their placing and in their age groups
It will take a bit of time to put it all together but i am sure it will be of value and interest in years to come and can be archived in a special section on the club website, and be added to and updated every year.
As a small taster to the 2010 event on Saturday here are 1 or 2 pieces of club history at the event i hope to include in the eventual compendium.
MEDAL WINS [INDIVIDUAL]
GOLD: ASHLEY TONER [UNDER-13 GIRLS]2001.
SILVER: SARAH INGLIS [UNDER-20 WOMEN]2009.
BRONZE: JEMMA TONER [UNDER-15 GIRLS]2003.
BRONZE: SARAH INGLIS [UNDER-17 WOMEN] 2007.
BRONZE: SARAH INGLIS [UNDER-17 WOMEN] 2008.
MEDAL WINS [TEAM]
SILVER: JEMMA TONER-LAURA BANN-ASHLEY TONER [UNDER-15 GIRLS 2003.
HIGHEST CATEGORY PLACINGS
UNDER-13 GIRLS: 1st ASHLEY TONER 2001.
UNDER-13 BOYS: 19th ROBERT INGLIS 2003.
UNDER-15 GIRLS: 3rd JEMMA TONER 2003.
UNDER-15 BOYS: 12th TRAVIS SINCLAIR 2003.
UNDER-17 WOMEN: 3rd SARAH INGLIS [2007 & 2008].
UNDER-20 WOMEN: 2nd SARAH INGLIS [2009]
UNDER-17 MEN: 14th ROBERT INGLIS 2008.
UNDER-20 MEN: 20th ROBERT INGLIS 2009.
SENIOR WOMEN: 5th EDEL MOONEY 2009.
SENIOR MEN: 7th IAIN DONNAN 2007.
HIGHEST TEAM PLACINGS
When Applicable]
UNDER-15 GIRLS: 2nd 2003.
UNDER-15 BOYS: 8th 2002.
SENIOR WOMEN: 10th 2009.
SENIOR MEN: 8th 2005.
Any feedback as to whether this would be worthwhile doing or just a waste of time, or any other suggestions would be welcome.
sfenton@ymail.com
Shane Fenton
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4TH PLACE AND PB FOR LANA AT INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Updated: 2010-02-15
Lothian Running Club's Lana Turnbull recorded an 800 metres PB running at the Scottish Indoor Under-20 Championships at the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow on Saturday [13th Feb].
Lana produced arguably her best ever track performance in finishing in 4th place behind a trio of Irish athletes in the final of the Women's 800 metres.
The Livingston athlete may have just missed out on a top three finish however, there was some consolation in that her time of 2 minutes 28 seconds was a new personal best, 2.76 seconds quicker than she recorded at the same meeting 12 months ago.
Shane Fenton
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TERENCE FIRST CLUB MAN HOME AT CARNETHY.
Updated: 2010-02-13
In total just under 500 runners formed the line up for the annual Carnethy 5 Hill Race, and the first club runner home was Terence Brannan[M50]in 125th place in 1:06:59, he was followed by John Malcolm who set a PB for the race in 192nd with a time of 1:11:22.
M60 runner Robin Morris came next in 237th place in 1:14:45.
The club's only female entrant Kate Kitchen finished 296th overall and 30th female in a time of 1:19:05. Alan Robertson completed the Lothian Club representation finishing 399th in a time of 1:30:14.
Shane Fenton
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PB FOR IAN---DEBUT RUNS & CATEGORY WINS FOR SARAN & JILL AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-02-13
A handful of Lothian Runing Club members were among a record field of 220 runners for the 17th Edinburgh 5k Parkrun on Saturday [13th Feb].
The first club runner home in 43rd place was David Mabon[55-59], his time of 20 minutes 10 seconds was just outside his PB for the course.
One runner who did record a PB was Ian Leggatt, Ian who was the club's only representative the previous week at the Masters Cross Country Championships in Forres, set new figures of 21:21 in finishing in 62nd place which is also an [70-74] age category record for the event.
Both Saran Jones and Jill Horsburgh made their parkrun debuts, and at the end of the race they were only seperated by two places and 6 seconds.
Saran [45-49] finished 64th overall and 7th female in 21:27 with Jill [50-54] 66th and 9th 21:33.
Both came first in their age group categories.
Making up the club compliment of runners on the day was Carol Mabon who got round the 5k course in 27:31 for 171st and 50th female.
18 club runners have now made parkrun appearances for a total 59 runs.
Shane Fenton
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CARNETHY 5 THE HIGHLIGHT ON A QUIETER WEEKEND
Updated: 2010-02-12
Over 600 runners have declared for Saturday's Carnethy 5 Hill Race over the Pentlands, including a handful from the club. The race which gets underway at 2pm is over 10k with a climb of 750 metres.
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There is not a lot to choose from elsewhere for athletes looking for a competitive run this Valentine's weekend.
The weekly Edinburgh and Glasgow parkruns take place at 9.30 am on Saturday, you must be registered the day before however if you intend to run, you can do this through the parkrun website.
Indoor action at the Kelvin Hall over the weekend sees the Bank of Scotland Under-15 Championships and Under-13 Superteams on Saturday, with the Bank of Scotland Under-17 and Under-20 Championships on Sunday.
Also on Sunday the ATHelite Run in the park 5k and 1k Fun Run takes place within the Chatleherault Park, Hamilton with the action getting underway at 11am.
On a bigger stage around 20 Scots will be in action at the Aviva World Trials & UK Championship which takes place in Sheffield on both Saturday and Sunday.
Shane Fenton
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BORDERS XC & MASTERS XC CHAMPIONSHIP
Updated: 2010-02-07
BORDERS XC SERIES
A trio of club runners made the journey to Galashiels to contest the fifth and penultimate event in the 2009/2010 Borders XC Series.
Alistair Robertson has been a regular attendee at this series and turned in another good performance to finish 21st overall and 2nd Junior completing the course in 32 minutes 32 seconds.
In the Women's categories Saran Jones got round in 43 minutes dead to place 86th and 3rd FV45 with Kate Kitchen 93rd and 2nd FS in 43:50.
The curtain comes down on the series at Peebles on the 28th Feb.
MASTERS XC CHAMPIONSHIPS
101 veteran athletes from all over the country were in Forres on Sat [5th Feb] for the Scottish Masters Cross Country Championships.
The Lothian club's sole representative in the race was Ian Leggett in the MV 70 category which he won, completing the 10k course in Grant Park in 45 minutes 40 seconds.
Shane Fenton
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Thanks to all that supported the Lothian RC Winter Social
Updated: 2010-02-07
Thanks to all that supported their Lothian R.C Winter Social. The evening gave us all a chance to 'let our hair down' whilst raising well needed funds for the club. Entertainment included background music (provided by Mike and Lana), a raffle and a coin flicking whisky game with Kenton winning a unique and personalised bottle of Famous Grouse entitled 'The Famous Lothian Running Club'!!! Well done to all that attended.
cheers
Edel
Edel Mooney
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SARAH 31ST IN HIGH QUALITY BUCS FIELD
Updated: 2010-02-06
238 students from all over Great Britain lined up for the Womens race at the BUCS Championship at Stirling Univesity on Saturday.
In a high quality field Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis representing Edinburgh University finished in 31st place. There was a Scottish winner of the race with Steph Twell [St Marys] retaining the title she won when the race was last staged two years ago.
WOMENS RESULT
1. STEPH TWELL ST MARYS [22.41]
2. STEVIE STOCKTON LOUGHBOROUGH [22.56].
3. CLAIRE HALLISAY BRISTOL [22.59]
SCOTS
11. ELSPETH CURRAN GLASGOW [23.39].
12. ABBIE MCGHEE LOUGHBOROUGH [23.45]
13. BETH POTTER LOUGHBOROUGH [23.52].
17. HESTER DIX ST ANDREWS [24.06].
26. JO MOULTRIE STRATHCLYDE [24.11].
31. SARAH INGLIS EDINBURGH [24.46].
32. CARA SLOSS GLASGOW CALEY [24.48]
34. SARAH HOOD EDINBURGH [24.54]
Shane Fenton
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PB's FOR MUM & DAUGHTER, 2nd PLACE FOR ROSS AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-02-06
Mother and daughter Mags and Lana Turnbull both set new PB's at the 16th running of the weekly Edinburgh Parkrun.
Lana who was running at the event for the 8th time set new figures last week of 20 minutes 17 seconds but smashed that time by an astonishing 21 seconds covering the 5k course along the murky Edinburgh waterfront in 19 minutes 56 seconds.
This placed the Lothian runner 25th overall, 2nd female and 1st Junior female [15-19]. Mags set a new time of 24 minutes 17 seconds to place 85th overall and 13th female.
There were excellent runs in the mens race from both Ross Milne and Scott Balfour, Ross[30-34] finished runner up in 16 minutes 16 seconds only 4 seconds behind winner Ray Ward,[H.B.T.] while Scott was 11th overall and 1st [MV 60-64] crossing the finish line in 18 minutes 42 seconds.
A total of 167 runners completed the course this week.
Since the event began 16 club runners have taken part for a total of 54 runs.
Shane Fenton
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PROM RACE 4TH FOR SUZANNE
Updated: 2010-02-06
The club's Suzanne Matonti finished 32nd overall and 4th female in Friday's [5th Feb] Run-for-It Metro Proms Race in Aberdeen.
Suzanne covered the 3k course along the Aberdeen Promenade in 12 minutes 33 seconds.
A total of 54 runers took part.
Shane Fenton
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BUSY WEEKEND IN PROSPECT
Updated: 2010-02-04
With the weather forecast for the weekend looking not too bad there is no excuse for athletes not getting out and about to contest some of the many events which are scheduled.
SCOTTISH MASTER XC
The Scottish Athletics Masters Cross Country Championships take place at Grant Park, Forres, however on checking the start lists it appears the club will only be represented by one runner that is Ian Leggatt in the 10k MV70 category, so good luck to Ian.
SENIORS INDOORS CH.
Saturday also sees the Scottish Athletics Seniors Indoors Championships at the Kelvin Hall.
PARKRUNS
Saturday is certainly a busy day, the weekly Edinburgh and Glasgow parkruns get underway at 9.30, remember you must register the day before to take part, entry is free.
FIFE RELAYS
Postponed due to the weather in January the Tortoise and Hare Mixed Relays take place in Fife,two runners in a team with each runner alternating two 1.8 mile stages. Entries on the day at Giffordtown Hall.
BUCS XC CHAMPIONSHIPS
One thousand student athletes are expected to head for Stirling on Saturday for the first event of the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) athletics season.
The BUCS Cross Country Championships, hosted by the University of Stirling, Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, will take place around the Stirling campus and is set to play host to a raft of British talent.
Defending champions from 2008 [the 2009 event in Aberdeen was off due to the heavy lying snow] and St Mary’s University College students, Andy Vernon and Steph Twell will both be running hoping to retain their titles.
The women’s competition will be a closely fought race as Olympian Twell lines up with fellow GB athletes Emily Pidgeon (Loughborough), Stevie Stockton (Loughborough), Charlotte Purdue (St Mary’s) and Lauren Howarth (Birmingham).
The Lothian Club's Sarah Inglis will be running for {Edinburgh}.
For the first time athletes will benefit from a chip timing system, provided by Interloq’s Winning Time System.
There are three races: Men’s Long Race 11.1km, Women’s Long Race 6.4km and the Men’s B Race 7.9km, starting at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm respectively. The starting line is at the Airthrey Golf Pavilion with parking available a short walk away at the Halls of Residence.
BORDERS XC SERIES
If you are looking for a race on Sunday get down to Galashiels for the 5th match in the Borders XC Series, registration is at Galashiels Swimming Pool.
Forfar Roadrunners host the Forfar Multi-Terrain Half Marathon this Sunday starting at 11 am. Entries welcome on the day at Strathmore Rugby Club.
Shane Fenton
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Friday session @ track
Updated: 2010-02-04
Track is awaiting snow plough. Hopefully done by the time we get there. Check tomorrow.
Saran Jones
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LONDON MARATHON & GREAT NORTH RUN UNDER INVESTIGATION
Updated: 2010-02-04
[WHERE DOES ALL THE MONEY GO?]
UNDER INVESTIGATION: The London Marathon, as well as the Great North Run, is under investigation over their relationships with charities.
The London Marathon will celebrate its 30th running in April, in which time the organisers and the runners who have taken part have raised hundreds of millions of pounds for deserving causes.
The Great North Run, a half-marathon between Newcastle and South Shields, also makes much of its charity connections when shown on the BBC each autumn.
But now TV company Blakeway Productions is looking into not only the amount of money that the runners taking part in the events raise for charity, but it is also investigating the sums that the road races manage to make from charities. Blakeway has been commissioned by the Dispatches documentary strand on Channel 4.
Fifteen years ago, Channel 4 was forced to pay-out a record libel settlement of more than £1 million when a previous Dispatches investigation failed to support its allegations of corruption against London Marathon founder Chris Brasher.
This year's London Marathon, now sponsored by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin, is expected to have more than 40,000 runners. Nearly half of the field will have been entered by charities through "Golden Bond" and "Silver Bond" schemes.
Standard race entries for London cost £32. But under the Golden Bond scheme, charities pay nearly ten times that amount for guaranteed entries in the race.
Around 700 charities pay the London Marathon £7,500 for their Golden Bond, which gives them five guaranteed entries in the race each year for five years. "Silver Bonds", bought by 1,200 charities, cost £300 for a single entry in one year's race.
The charities then give their race entries to runners who pledge to raise a minimum amount for the cause - typically £2,000. According to the London Marathon organisers, runners in their 2009 race raised £47.2 million - or more than £1,000 per runner - for charity, making the race "the largest annual fund-raising event in the world".
The Great North Run operates a similar scheme. The Great North Run charitable trust, set up when BBC athletics commentator Brendan Foster launched the event in 1981 to make donations to sporting causes in the north-east, has now been wound up, having lain dormant for several years, including a period of more than a decade without making any donations.
The London Marathon is a registered charity. It donates its annual cash surplus to sporting causes around the capital, although the amount made available is calculated after the deduction of all the organisation's running costs.
These include staff salaries and any directors' bonuses, and the prize money and appearance fees paid to elite athletes such as world record-holder Paula Radcliffe, who is believed to have been paid around £60,000, plus prize money and record bonuses, on each of the three times she has raced from Blackheath to The Mall.
Blakeway's production team has declined to elaborate on the nature of its programme when approached by the London Marathon, stating only that the race organisers will be afforded a right to reply.
"We have nothing to hide," Nick Bitel, the chairman of the London Marathon, said.
"We are aware of what Blakeway are doing and we have approached the programme's producers offering to co-operate in any way,
The full story can be read at http://www.morethanthegames.co.uk/athletics/268545-london-marathon-and-great-north-run-under-investigation
Shane Fenton
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AVIVA INTERNATIONAL---SCOTTISH 4K XC CH.---PARKRUN---BORDER XC SERIES[Paper Report]
Updated: 2010-02-02
SARAH'S PB WAS A NEW SCOTTISH RECORD
The past weekend has been a hectic, but memorable one for Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis.
It saw her gain her first senior representative vest, make a TV appearance, set a new PB which was later found to be a new Scottish record and to put the icing on the cake she claimed the Scottish Under-20 4k Cross Country title.
The remarkable chain of events began last Friday.
With less than 24 hours notice she was asked to step in as a replacement runner for the Commonwealth Select team at the prestigeous BBC televised Aviva International at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall. The originally selected athlete Gemma Turtle had to pull out through injury.
Never one to shun a challenge the 18 year old grasped the opportunity and found herself lining up alongside a quartet of quality and much more experienced rivals including UK steeplechase record holder Helen Clitheroe and Germany's former European Cross Country silver medalist, Sabrina Mockenhaupt, American Lindsay Allen and Swede Ulrika Johansson completed the five runner field.
Not surprising, Sarah - one of only three Scot's competing at the meeting - found it hard going trying to match strides with her more illustrious counterparts, however cheered on by the home support Sarah duelled for fourth place for much of the race with the American Allen before eventually finishing fifth and setting a new indoor PB of 9 minutes 48.49 seconds. It was later found that this time was also a new Scottish Indoor Under-20 record, beating the previous record which was set in 2005 by .89 of a second.
Full result 1. Helen Clitheroe[GB] 9:05.87, 2. Sabina Mockenhaut[GER] 9:06.39, 3. Ulrika Johansson[SWE] 9:08.68, 4. Lindsay Allen[USA]9:29.03, 5. Sarah Inglis[COM] 9:48.49.
4K XC TITLE FOR EXHAUSTED SARAH
Less than 24 hours later Sarah was back in Glasgow lining up in the Bellahouston Park for the Scottish Senior and Under-20 4k Cross-Country Championship.
In the early stages of the race it was eventual senior race winner Elspeth Curran, Kilbarchan and Sarah who opened up a 20 metre lead, however midway through the second lap the exertions of the previous day began to tell on the Lothian runner and she dropped back to finsh in fifth place overall in 13 minutes 46 seconds, it was however good enough to clinch her the Under-20 Scottish title.
After the race an exhausted Sarah commented,''i tried to win outright but i was dead on my feet after a lap and a half'', she went on to sum up her hectic couple of day's,''it's been a brilliant weekend, Saturday gave me a glimpse of the atmosphere and crowd Glasgow can expect in 2014.''
Sarah will be back in cross country action on Saturday representing Edinburgh University at the British Student Championship at Stirling.
PB'S GALORE AT PARKRUN
Four out of the six Lothian RC members at Saturday's[30th Jan] Edinburgh 5k parkrun set new PB's for the course.
Brian Turner[35-39] who finished 5th last week improved to 2nd this time in a time of 16.27 which wasn't a PB.
The next four club runners home however all set new figures, veteran Scott Balfour[60-64] finished in 12th in 18.41, closely followed in 16th and 17th by Harry Mullholland[45-49]18.55
and John Malcolm[25-29] 19.22.
Once again Lana Turnbull was the only female runner from the club and also set a course PB of 20.17,Lana finished 36th overall, 6th female and 1st junior [15-19].
Completing the compliment of club runners was David Mabon[55-59] in a good 40th place in 20.27.
JUNIOR TITLE FOR ALLY AT BORDER XC AT BERWICK
Alistair Robertson and Kate Kitchen were the club's representative's at the 4th round of the Borders XC Series at Berwick Point.
Ally who finished 21st overall took the Junior Mens title completing the testing beach and sand dunes course in 30 minutes 16 seconds.
Kate got round in 37 minutes 13 seconds which placed her 85th overall and 5th Senior Female.
136 runners completed.
The fifth round takes place at Galashiels this Sunday[7th Feb].
Shane Fenton
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JUNIOR TITLE AT BERWICK FOR ALLY
Updated: 2010-01-31
Alistair Robertson and Kate Kitchen were the club's representative's at the 4th round of the Borders XC Series at Berwick Point.
Alistair Robertson who finished 21st overall took the Junior Mens title completing the testing beach and sand dunes course in 30 minutes 16 seconds.
Kate got round in 37 minutes 13 seconds which placed her 85th overall and 5th Senior Female.
136 runners completed.
The fifth round takes place at Galashiels this Sunday[7th Feb].
Shane Fenton
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UNDER-20 SCOTTISH XC TITLE FOR SARAH
Updated: 2010-01-31
Less than 24 hours after her Kelvin Hall run Sarah Inglis was back in action at the Scottish 4k xc champioNships at Bellahouston Park.
In finishing 5th overall Sarah took the Under-20 title.[Full report to follow].
Shane Fenton
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SARAH'S PB?
Updated: 2010-01-31
It has been reported in many places that Sarah's fine run at the Kelvin Hall was a PB, it was however only an indoor best for the 3000 metres.
Her actual PB is somewhat faster than the 9:48.49 she set on Saturday, 22.47 seconds faster in fact.
Sarah set figures of 9:26.02 when winning the Women's under-20 race at the Aviva London GP at the Crystal Palace last year.
Sarah's late selection and subsequent courageous run at this high profile event has given the club a a bit of a buzz and has created a talking point not only among members but also others further afield.
I'm sure i speak for everyone on congratulating Sarah on her marvellous achievment
Shane Fenton
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PB's GALORE AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-01-30
Four out of the six Lothian RC members at Saturday's[30th Jan] Edinburgh 5k parkrun set new PB's for the course.
Brian Turner[35-39] who finished 5th last week improved to 2nd this time in a time of 16.27 which wasn't a PB.
The next four club runners home however all set new figures, veteran Scott Balfour[60-64] finished in 12th in 18.41, closely followed in 16th and 17th by Harry Mullholland[45-49]18.55
and John Malcolm[25-29] 19.22.
Once again Lana Turnbull was the only female runner from the club[come on you club girls, get along on a Saturday morning it's only a fun event] and also set a course PB of 20.17,Lana finished 36th overall, 6th female and 1st junior [15-19]
Completing the compliment of club runners was David Mabon[55-59] in a good 40th place in 20.27.
Shane Fenton
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SARAH DOES CLUB PROUD
Updated: 2010-01-30
Sarah Inglis represented the Commonwealth Select team at today's Aviva International meeting at the Kelvin Hall.
Despite being a late call up and racing against seasoned international athlete's in the Women's 3000 metres, Sarah, still a junior did the club proud and will benifit greatly from the experience.
And the club also got a mention on the telly.
RESULT
15:33 - 3000 METRES - Women OFFICIAL RESULTS
1 GBR Helen CLITHEROE 9:05.87 SB 5
2 GER Sabrina MOCKENHAUPT 9:06.39 SB 4
3 SWE Ulrika JOHANSSON 9:08.68 PB 3
4 USA Lindsey ALLEN 9:29.03 SB 2
5 COM Sarah INGLIS GBR 9:48.49
Shane Fenton
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SARAH TO RUN AT TV EVENT
Updated: 2010-01-30
Sarah Inglis will be in action at the televised Aviva International match at the Kelvin Hall today[30th January].
Shane Fenton
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SHORTCOURSE XC CHAMPIONSHIP THE WEEKEND HIGHLIGHT
Updated: 2010-01-28
Away from Saturday's televised UKA Aviva International indoor meeting at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall the highlight of the weekend will be the Scottish Athletics 4k Cross Country Championship for Under-20 and Senior runners.
The event which is staged in the Bellahouston Park,Glasgow on Sunday is also the penultimate race in the 2009/10 Stewarts Cross-Country Grand Prix Series.
The fourth round of the Borders XC series also takes place on Sunday at Spittal Point, Berwick.
The weekly Edinburgh and Glasgow parkruns take place on Saturday at 9.30am.
Shane Fenton
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FALKLAND TO STAGE BRITISH HILL RELAYS CH.
Updated: 2010-01-28
The UKA British Hill and Fell Running Champioships are to be held in Falkland in October.
As this is a British Championship the format will be quite different from the Devils Burdens in that there will be entry criteria laid down such as competitors must have a certain level of hill running experience and affiliation to the relevant governing body.
There won't be early starts for slower teams, there may well be cut off times and there may also be a limit on the number of[six person] teams any one club can enter.
All legs will start and finish in Falkland.
All details are still to be finalised even the date [poss 17th Oct].
Shane Fenton
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Only 338 shopping days to Christmas
Updated: 2010-01-27
At the beginning of this week I felt obliged to expose Lothian runner David Bathgate, who ran the Devils Burden for another team.
Well I'm sorry to report that he has been at it again, this time running the prestigious Edinburgh Park Handicap race (all welcome) for the Sick Kids Foundation.
He certainly earned his money - the event had been postponed from December due to icy conditions but he made good his promise to run in a Santa outfit in decidedly unseasonal January.
After the race David said 'The run took place today at lunchtime. I felt like I was running in a blanket and with temperatures of 9C it wasn’t easy! But despite a lot of strange looks – that’s it done.'
There's a photo of him below, in case you don't know him (you should be able to pick him out), and if you admire his willingness to make a fool of himself so much you want to donate, there's a link below.
Photo
Donate
Matt Richardson
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CLUB SOCIAL NITE
Updated: 2010-01-27
Lothian Social Saturday 6th Feb 2010
Updated: 2010-01-21
Lothian Winter Social is organised for Saturday 6th Feb at The Black Bull, Midcalder...buffet provided....
Doors open at 7pm and will finish at 11pm
Tickets: Adults, £10, Under 17's £5
Please can people bring along on the night any spare xmas presents suitable for the raffle?.
All proceeds go to Lothian Running Club so spread the word.
Please try to get your tickets by 29th January.
Tickets can be obtained from either myself, Kenton/Saran, Martin or Mags...
SPREAD THE WORD.......
thanks everyone
Edel
Shane Fenton
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IRELAND---DEVILS BURDENS---EDINBURGH PARKRUN[[Paper Report]
Updated: 2010-01-26
SARAH TRIUMPH'S IN IRELAND
Following on from her East of Scotland league win the previous week, Lothian Running Club's Sarah Inglis turned in another sterling performance to claim the individual race victory as well as spearheading the Scotland team to gold medals in the Under-20/Under- 17 race in the Celtic Nation's Cross Country International at Antrim in Ireland on Saturday.
The Greenmount Campus was shrouded in fog and conditions underfoot for the athletes was very muddy in places.
At the end of the opening lap of the 3.6km course Sarah had established a 20 metre advantage, upping the pace in the latter stages of the race she extended her lead to 80 metres with half a mile to run before going on to break the winning tape in 13 minutes 41 seconds, some seven seconds clear of her Scottish colleague Beth Duff who finished runner up in 13 minutes 48 seconds.
And with the third counting runner Hollie Young coming home in 7th place Scotland had clinched the team gold medals and retained the title from 12 month's ago in Wales.
''I've only had one race back before this'' a delighted Sarah said after the race. ''i thought i was in decent shape and that i should give it a go, but i've not been doing track sessions and i wasn't really able to judge my times or overall fitness, i cant actually believe it, it just feels so good to be back racing''.
Meanwhile club athletes were in action elsewhere at the weekend.
GOOD TURN OUT AT FIFE RELAYS
Lothian Running Club fielded a male, a female and a mixed team at the 31km Devil's Burden's Hill Relay's in Fife on Saturday.
The event which starts and finishes in the picturesque village of Falkland is probably the most popular hill running event staged in Scotland.
This years race attracted a record 700 runners which equated to 120 teams of six covering four stages with the first and third stages run in pairs.
The three club teams performed creditably with the Men's team in 19th place, the mixed team came home in 43rd with the Ladies 69th overall and 7th female team.
The Men's race was won by Shettleston and the Women's by Ochil Hill Runners.
Here are the results for the Lothian teams.
19th [Leg 1] David Eades, Scott Nelson 45.04[Leg 2] Darren Thomson 31.48. [Leg 3] Robin Galloway,Alistair Robertson 1:09.46.[Leg 4] David Berrill 30,02. Total 2:56.40.
43rd Robin Morris, Jim Alexander 53.31, Lorna Eades 35.08, John Malcolm, Tosh Brannen 1:21.45. Louise Crilley 27.07.
68th Jill Horsburgh, Saran Jones 54.09, Alison McQuillen 49.53, Lynne Murray, Edel Mooney 1:11. 19. Helen Murray 36.02
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JUNIOR PARKRUN WINS FOR LANA & ROBERT
Half a dozen Club athletes were among an excellent turnout of 200 at this weeks [23rd Jan] Edinburgh 5k Parkrun.
Robert Inglis who was making his debut at the weekly event was the highest placed club finisher in third place overall and first Junior [15-19], Robert completed the 5k course along the Cramond-Silverknowes waterfront in 16 minutes 03 seconds.
Two places further back in fifth place was Brian Turner[35-39] 16.21.
Making it four Lothian runners in the top twenty were Graeme Ackland[45-49] and Scott Balfour[60-64] who both set new PB's, Graeme was a massive 102 seconds quicker than his previous best in finishing in 14th place in 18.15.
Scott broke through the 19 minutes mark to come home in 20th position in 18.54.
Making up the club's male representation was veteran Ian Leggat[70-74] who got round in 22,28 for 77th place.
Lana Turnbull who is becoming a parkrun regular was the club's only female entrant and she finished third female and first Junior [15-19]Lana's time of 20.40 was only 4 seconds outside her PB for the course.
Shane Fenton
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Devils Burden..more
Updated: 2010-01-25
As ever, who actually ran which leg was slightly different from the teams declared due to last minute "circumstances". Well done to Lorna for not only managing all the changes, planned or otherwise, but also being ready to run the first leg when Mr Alexander went AWOL in the depths of Fife until about 3 minutes before the start. Well done to Jim for getting to the start eventually and then almost losing shoes in knee high mud during the first leg.A good time was had by all, especially those of us who ran back to the start after leg 1, thus avoiding the soup queues! Thanks to Lorna for the all the logistics and to Martin and Sheena and any other drivers for providing transport between legs.
Jill Horsburgh
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Devils Burdens
Updated: 2010-01-25
According to report in Fife paper the Edinburgh University mens team who finished second have been disqualified after having fielded a solo runner instead of the mandatory pairing over stage three.
All other teams have been moved up a place.
Shane Fenton
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Devils Burden
Updated: 2010-01-24
Well done to all the 19 Lothian Athletes who competed in the Devils Burden, including those who ran for other teams (disgrace!)
The Lothian men (David Eades, Scott Nelson, Darren Thomson, Robin Galloway, Alistair Robertson and David Berrill) finished in 20th place.
The mixed team (Robin Morris, Jim Alexander, Lorna Eades, Tosh Brannan, John Malcolm and Louise Crilly) finished 44th, an excellent placing for a mixed team.
The ladies team (Jill Horsburgh, Saran Jones, Alison McQuillan, Lynne Murray, Edel Mooney and Helen Murray) finished 70th - 7th female team.
Meanwhile David Bathgate ran the glory leg for Aegon Running Club, helping them to 56th position.
Full Results
Matt Richardson
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INTERNATIONAL VICTORY FOR SARAH
Updated: 2010-01-23
Sarah Inglis[Scotland] has won the Female Under-20 race at the Celtic Nation's Cross Country International in Ireland.
Scotland also took the team gold in this category with Sarah's team mates Beth Duff and Hollie Young finishing 2nd and 7th respectively.
UNDER-20 RACE [3.6KM]
1ST SARAH INGLIS [13.41]
2ND BETH DUFF [13.48]
7TH HOLLIE YOUNG [14.26]
[Full report to follow]
Shane Fenton
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3RD PLACES FOR LANA & ROBERT---PB's FOR GRAEME & SCOTT
Updated: 2010-01-23
Six Lothian Running Club athletes were among an excellent turnout of 200 at this weeks [23rd Jan Edinburgh 5k Parkrun.
Robert Inglis who was making his debut at the weekly event was the highest placed club finisher in third place overall and first Junior [15-19], Robert completed the 5k course along the Cramond-Silverknowes waterfront in 16 minutes 03 seconds.
Two places further back in fifth place was Brian Turner[35-39] 16.21.
Making it four Lothian runners in the top twenty were Graeme Ackland[45-49] and Scott Balfour[60-64] who both set new PB's, Graeme was a massive 102 seconds quicker than his previous best in finishing in 14th place in 18.15.
Scott broke through the 19 minutes mark to come home in 20th position in 18.54.
Making up the club's male representation was veteran Ian Leggat[70-74] who got round in 22,28 for 77th place.
Lana Turnbull who is becoming a parkrun regular was the club's only female entrant and she finished third female and first Junior [15-19]Lana's time of 20.40 was only 4 seconds outside her PB for the course.
Shane Fenton
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RECORD HILL ENTRY IN FIFE---ANOTHER SCOTTISH VEST FOR SARAH.
Updated: 2010-01-22
Seven days on from her comeback win at Broxburn, Sarah Inglis represents Scotland in the Under-20 age group at tomorrow's [Sat 23rd] Celtic Nation's Cross Country International in Ireland.
The event is incorporated within the Antrim International Cross Country and McCain UK Challenge match.
12 month's ago in Wales, Sarah, who finished fifth was a member of the successful Scottish quartet that came away with gold medals.
In Fife tomorrow, Scotland's biggest hill running event The Devil's Burdens Hill Relay has a record field of 700 runners.
The four stage event over the Lomond Hills from the picturesque award winning village of Falkland has attracted 117 six runner teams.
Also on Saturday there is the usual Edinburgh and Glasgow 5k parkruns with on Sunday the Scottish Athletics Masters Indoor Championships at the Kelvin Hall.
Shane Fenton
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DEVILS BURDENS[UPDATE]
Updated: 2010-01-21
Latest update from Frank McLaren[Fife AC]
1. Due to the general thaw, we will use the usual courses. Thanks to all those who took the trouble to post or e-mail reports on the underfoot conditions.
2. It may still be necessary to have a "mass-start" for Leg 3 if it is felt that some teams will take too long to safely complete the course because of conditions. Louise Burt will be in charge of the marshalls at the changeover between legs 2 and 3 and her decision in respect of the timing of a mass start (if required) will be final.
3. I am happy to announce that Adrian Stott of Run and Become has been very generous with his contribution to the event this year and will be at the hall in Falkland selling clothing, footwear etc
Shane Fenton
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Marathon cheats caught hitching lifts, hiring imposters
Updated: 2010-01-21
Thought you might like to read this story!
More than 30 competitors at the Xiamen International marathon earlier this month have had their results cancelled because of cheating, some having hired imposters to run for them.
..All the runners were ranked in top 100 of the men's race at the January 2 event in the south-eastern port city, according to the Jiefang Daily newspaper, the mouthpiece of the Shanghai Communist Party.
Organisers found video footage revealed that some runners had carried the time-recording microchips of others so that one runner would register two or more results on passing the finish line, the report said.
Others made their way around at least some of the course in vehicles, while some hired imposters, it added.
The motivation for the cheating was not necessarily just for prestige, the report suggested, noting that most of the cheats had times under two hours 34 minutes.
That is the minumum standard required for high school students to get extra credits for China's highly competitive college entrance
Shane Fenton
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Lothian Social Saturday 6th Feb 2010
Updated: 2010-01-21
Lothian Winter Social is organised for Saturday 6th Feb at The Black Bull, Midcalder...buffet provided....
Doors open at 7pm and will finish at 11pm
Tickets: Adults, £10, Under 17's £5
Please can people bring along on the night any spare xmas presents suitable for the raffle?.
All proceeds go to Lothian Running Club so spread the word.
Please try to get your tickets by 29th January.
Tickets can be obtained from either myself, Kenton/Saran, Martin or Mags...
SPREAD THE WORD.......
thanks everyone
Edel
Edel Mooney
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NATIONAL MASTERS XC[Entries close Sat]
Updated: 2010-01-20
Forres (Grant Park) on Saturday 6th February 2010
Women (Over 35) @ 1.30pm 6,400m
Men (Over 35) @ 2.15pm 10,000m
Teams are, Women 3 to score, Men 4 to score.
Entries close first post on SATURDAY 23rd JANUARY 2010.
Shane Fenton
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BROXBURN XC[Paper Report]
Updated: 2010-01-19
WINNING COMEBACK FOR SARAH
Just under 500 athletes of all ages converged on Broxburn on Saturday for the third and final match in the 2009-10 East District Cross-Country league.
Lothian Running Club were represented by 21 athletes which, despite it being on their doorstep was down on their attendance at the previous two meetings at Dunfermline and Stirling.
The club did have success however with Sarah Inglis who made a welcome return to action leading home 73 runners in the combined Senior-Junior Women's race.
Sarah covered the icy and muddy 3.5 miles course at Broxburn Academy in 24 minutes 11 seconds which was 13 seconds clear of her nearest pursuer Helen Sharpe, Fife AC.
With club mates Lynne Murray 40th, Jill Horsburgh 41st and Saran Jones 44th it resulted in the Lothian ladies team finishing in 8th place on the day and 7th overall in the final league standings.
195 runners completed the Senior Men's race over 5.5 miles with Ben Hartman the first club runner home in 33rd place, the mens team finished 13th and 6th over the three matches.
Being only able to field one runner in the Girl's under-11 race almost certainly cost the club 2nd place in the final classification for that category.
Amy Lickley was the only runner, finishing in 12th place, the club however incurred 200 penalty points which meant they finished in 10th place on the day but 4th overall only five points behind 3rd placed Central AC.
When all the combined female scores were tabulated Lothian finished a respectable 5th out of 25 clubs with the males in 11th place out of 31.
Lothian Club finishers.
SENIOR MEN:[5.5miles]
33 Ben Hartman 35.37, 86 Scott Nelson 39.15, 89 Colin Eades 39.31, 113 Harry Mulholland 41.04, 116 Matt Richardson, 128 JohnMalcolm 42.50, 167 Robin Morris, 171 Ian Leggatt 48.20. 195 Finished, final league placing 6th.
SENIOR WOMEN[3.5 miles]
1 Sarah Inglis 24.11, 40 Lynne Murray 30.39, 41 Jill Horsburgh 30.44, 44 Saran Jones 30.59. 73 finished, final league position 7th.
UNDER-17 MEN
7 Max McNeil 24.02. 18 Finished, league 8th.
UNDER-17 WOMEN
22 Lana Turnbull 19.40. 37 Finished, league 13th.
UNDER-13 BOYS.
40 Sam Jones 14.01. 44 Finished , league 12th.
UNDER-13 GIRLS
18 Lauren Arbuckle 12.37, 32 Bethany Nelson 14.01, 34 Alice Horsburgh 14.30, 35 Megan Balharrie 16.53. 36 finished, league 5th.
UNDER-11 BOYS
24 Iain Horsburgh 6.13, 30 Andrew Lickley 6.30. 36 Finished, league 8th.
UNDER-11 GIRLS
12 Amy Lickley 7.40. 17 Finished, league 4th.
Shane Fenton
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Sad News
Updated: 2010-01-18
Older members will be saddenned to hear the news of the death of Ronnie O'Byrne. Ronnie was involved in coaching for many years and, prior to his health beginning to fail, was a great contact for all sorts of sports kit!
Our sympathy goes to his wife Bridgie, and his family.
Ronnie's funeral is at Mortonhall on Thursday 21st January at 2.00pm.
Peter West
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COMEBACK WIN FOR SARAH AT BROXBURN
Updated: 2010-01-17
Sarah Inglis took the Senior Women's title at the final East District xc league match at Broxburn on Saturday.[Full report to follow].
Here are the results of the leading runners AND CLUB RUNNERS PLACINGS.
Results: Senior Men. 1 R Houston (Central) 31.04, 2 A Anthony (Central) 31.54, 3 A Hendry (Central) 32.02, 4 M Strain (HBT) 32.07, 5 M Gillespie (Ed.Univ.) 32.09, 6 D Coombs (Ed.Univ.) 32.11.33 B HARTMAN 35.37, 86 S NELSON 39.15, 89 C EADES 39.31, 113 H MULLHOLLAND 41.04, 116 M RICHARDSON 41.14, 128 J MALCOLM 42.50, 167 R MORRIS 48.01, 171 I LEGGATT 48.20. Teams 1 Central AC 43, 2 Hunters Bog Trotters 128, 3 Corstorphine 151, 4 Edinburgh AC 164, 5 Central ‘B’ 214, 6 Falkirk Vic, 13 LOTHIAN RC.
Overall. 1 HBT 246, 2 Central 282, 3 Corstorphine 389, 4 Edinburgh AC 457, 5 Falkirk Vic. 854, 6 Fife AC 1337, 6 LOTHIAN RC.
Under 17 Men. 1 S Green (Central) 21.42, 2 H Craske (Dundee Hawkhill) 22.12, 3 D Hutchinson (Central) 22.17,7 M MCNEIL 24.02. Teams. 1 Central 15, 2 Falkirk Vic. 25, 3 Edinburgh AC 33, 8 LOTHIAN RC.
Overall. 1 Central 59, 2 Falkirk Vic. 72, 3 Edinburgh AC 94, 8 LOTHIAN RC.
Under 15 Boys. 1 D Coley (Falkirk Vic.) 14.49, 2 J Crowe (Dundee Hawkhill) 14.50, 3 C Galloway (Corstorphine) 15.31. Team. 1 EAC 21, 2 Pitreavie 35, 3 Corstorphine 41.
Overall. 1 EAC 76, 2 Central 117, 3 Falkirk Vic. 130, 17 LOTHIAN RC.
Under 13 Boys.1 R Bough (EAC) 9.32, 2 J Kerr (EAC) 6.49, 3 L Davie, (Pitreavie 6.59,40 S JONES 14.01.. Teams. 1 EAC 9, 2 EAC ‘B’ 33, 3 Central 34 16 LOTHIAN RC.
Overall 1 EAC 32, 2 Central 12 LOTHIAN RC.
Under 11 boys. 1 A Scott (Fife AC) 5.57, 2 A Addison (Corstorphine) 5.57, 3 S Galloway (Corstorphine) 6.12, 24 I HORSBURGH 6.13, 30 A LICKLEY 6.30. Teams. 1 Fife AC 14, 2 Corstorphine 32, 3 Pitreavie 43, 10 LOTHIAN RC. Overall. 1 Fife AC 43, 2 Pitreavie 101, 3 EAC 124, 8 LOTHIAN RC.
Senior Women. 1 S INGLIS[LOTHIAN RC] 24.11, 2 H Sharpe (Fife AC) 24.24, 3 J MacLean (EAC) 24.40, 4 K Jenkins (HBT) 24.46, 5 A Docherty (Central) 25.00, 6 J Thom (EAC) 25.33, 40 L MURRAY 30.39, 41 J HORSBURGH 30.44, 44 S JONES 30.59. Teams. 1 EAC 17, 2 Central 22, 3 HBT 30, 4 Fife AC 39, 5 Edinburgh Univ. 64, 6 Carnegie 68, 8 LOTHIAN RC.
Overall. 1 Central 43, 2 EAC 67, 3 Fife AC 126, 4 Central ‘B’ 145, 5 HBT 148, 6 Carnegie 216, 7 LOTHIAN RC.
Under 17 Women. 1 H Rees (Fife AC) 16.03, 2 A Bruce (EAC) 17.28, 3 A Campbell (Livingston & Dist.) 17.32. 9 L TURNBULL 19.40. Under 15 Girls. 1 L Mercer (Teviotdale) 17.04, 2 O Mackenzie (EAC) 17.57, 3 R Stewart (EAC) 18.00. Teams. 1 EAC 21, 2 Dundee Hawkhill 31, 3 Fife AC 39, 14 LOTHIAN RC.
Overall. 1 EAC 53, 2 Fife AC 129, 3 EAC ‘B’ 157, 4 Dundee Hawkhill 196, 13 LOTHIAN RC.
Under 11 Girls. 1 M Owen (Dundee Hawkhill) 6.44, 2 A Armstrong (EAC) 6.49, 3 L Davie (Pitreavie) 6.59, 12 A LICKLEY 7.40. Teams. 1 EAC 109, 2 Central 113, 3 Pitreavie 116, 10 LOTHIAN RC. Overall. 1 EAC 133, 2 Falkirk Vic. 294, 3 Central 354, 4 LOTHIAN RC.
OVERALL FEMALE TEAMS 5TH OUT OF 25 TEAMS
OVERALL MALE TEAMS 11TH OUT OF 31 TEAMS
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Shane Fenton
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Broxburn XC U11 and U13 photos
Updated: 2010-01-17
There are some photos of the brave U11 and U13 teams battling through mud and ice at Broxburn on Saturday at the link below.
Congratulations to all!
U11 and U13 runners at Broxburn XC
Robin Lickley
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RUNNERS VIEWS ON TODAYS BROXBURN XC .
Updated: 2010-01-17
There were some less than complimentary comments about the cross country event at Broxburn today. I'm not into censorship but I thought these were better suited to our discussion forum as they were peoples opinions rather than facts about the race. Please go there if you want to see them and let me know via the discussion forum on Facebook if you agree or disagree with them and whether you think I should have left them where they were.
Discussion Forum
Matt Richardson
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PARKRUN TRIUMPH FOR ROSS
Updated: 2010-01-16
Ross Milne took the plaudits at this week's [Jan 16th] Edinburgh 5k parkrun at a windy Edinburgh waterfront.
His time of 16 minutes 16 seconds may have been 24 seconds slower than that of his only other parkrun appearance but it was good enough to lead home a big field of 120 runners.
Scott Balfour followed his club mate over the line in 14th place to claim the MV60-64 title in a time of [19.25] with David Mabon MV 55-59 not far behind in 23rd [20.41].
The club's only female representative was Carol Mabon FV 55-59,she got round in [28.10] for 95th place.
The female race was won by Jill Knowles, 8th overall, Scottish Prison Service AAC in a time of [18.30], Jill hold's the women's course record at [18.20].
Shane Fenton
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BUSY WEEKEND AS THAW CONTINUES.
Updated: 2010-01-15
As the thaw continues a busier weekend is in prospect both indoors and outdoors, there is however a couple of events postponed.
The indoor season gets underway at the Kelvin Hall over the weekend with the Under-15 and Under-17 Closed Championships as well as the Scottish Regional Championships with events taking place both Saturday and Sunday.
There should be a fair representation from the club at the third and final match in the East District XC League at Broxburn, where, due to the underfoot conditions there may have to be a slight alteration to the course.
On Saturday the weekly Edinburgh and Glasgow 5k parkruns go ahead at their usual 9.30 start times while further North there is the Lumphanan Detox 10k race.
A number of Scottish athletes will be in action in Wales on Sunday with meeting three of the McCain UK Cross-Challenge taking place in Cardiff
A couple of events that won't be happening is the Veteran's Road Relays, the races which were due to take place at Strathclyde Park have been re-scheduled for the 24th January.
The Jack Crawford 10k Springburn Cup at Bishopbriggs has also fallen victim to the weather and has been postponed until February 27th.
Shane Fenton
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DEVILS BURDEN RELAYS
Updated: 2010-01-14
DEVILS BURDEN RELAYS
Devil's Burdens Latest News from race organiser Frank McLaren.
"Just to reiterate (for the absence of doubt) that the Relay will definately go ahead in some form although it may well be on a 'bad weather' option if conditions don't improve on the higher levels of the course".
If the deep snow persists, we will probably have to use routes which start and finish in the Falkland Estate, using East Lomond for two hill legs run in pairs and forest runs for the solo legs.
Further Update F
rom the Fife Council's Countryside Ranger Service warning of the potential danger from avalanches especially on the north -west face of West Lomond on the slopes down towards the Bunnet Stane. Anyone thinking of a recce of the third leg this weekend should do so with care.
Shane Fenton
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EAST DISTRICT XC
Updated: 2010-01-13
EAST DISTRICT XC LEAGUE BROXBURN [16TH JAN]
Following a course inspection on Wednesday 13th Saturday's meeting is ON.
Course subject to slight alteration on the day.
Following the the first two matches at Stirling and Dunfermline the best placed club team to achieve a top three finish look to be the girls under-11's who currently sit in third place.
The under-13 girls also have an outside chance of a podium place they occupy fifth place after the opening two meetings.
Here is a list of the tables of the club teams who are in the top 10 positions.
GIRLS-UNDER 11
1 Central AC.......... 24
2 Harmeny AAC........ 118
3 LOTHIAN RC......... 146
4 Falkirk V H........ 174
5 DWF.................208
6 Central AC......... 241
7 Pitreavie AC........255
8 Dunblane Sc.........342
9 Teviotdale..........363
10 Lasswade AC........409
GIRLS UNDER-13
1 Central AC ......... 38
2 Edin AC............. 47
3 Falkirk VH...........69
4 Pitreavie AC.........92
5 LOTHIAN RC......... 138
6 Dundee H............237
7 DWF.................241
8 Fife AC.............297
9 Corstorhine AC......408
10Harmeny AC..........437
BOYS UNDER-11
1 Fife AC............. 29
2 Pitreavie AC.........58
3 Edin AC..............79
4 Fife 'B'........... 101
5 Corstorhine AC......227
6 Lasswade AC.........233
7 LOTHIAN RC..........289
8 Falkirk VH..........322
9 DWF.................328
10Moorfoot............362
MEN UNDER-17
1 Central..............44
2 Falkirk VH...........47
3 Edin AC..............61
4 Corstorphine........150
5 Fife AC.............250
6 Fettes Sc...........442
7 Lasswade AC.........501
8 Dundee H............502
9 Pitreavie AC........503
10LOTHIAN RC..........515
SENIOR-JUNIOR WOMEN
1 Central AC...........21
2 Edin AC..............50
3 Central 'B'..........83
4 Fife AC..............87
5 Hunters B T ........118
6 Carnegie H..........148
7 LOTHIAN RC..........183
8 Falkirk VH..........225
9 Carnegie 'B'........265
10Fife AC 'B'.........273
SENIOR MEN
1 Hunter B T..........118
2 Corstorhine AC......238
3 Central AC..........239
4 Edin AC.............293
5 Falkirk VH..........577
6 LOTHIAN RC..........642
7 Carnethy H..........755
8 Edin 'B'............861
9 Fife AC.............905
10Gala H..............951
Shane Fenton
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Training on on Wed, but not at Grange Raod
Updated: 2010-01-11
Organised training will be on offer on Wed 13th Jan.
Meet at Inveralmond as usual and choose from a variety of sessions.
Winter social tickets will be available.
Saran Jones
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Edinburgh International Cross Country
Updated: 2010-01-10
While the news focused on Joseph Ebuya's win and Kenenisa Bekele's shock defeat at the 9km Edinburgh International Cross Country, our own Scott Fraser managed to finish 19th in 31:44. Not a bad result given his preparation - he was down to set out and instruct on a navigation course at Wanlockhead but when it was cancelled he got a last minute run for Scottish Universities. He had not prepared for it, and had been training for less than 3 weeks after a month's illness.
Iain Donnan had also secured a place in the International Cross Country and had trained optimally. Unfortunately he got a chest infection three days before the event and wisely did not run. Let's hope he makes the starting line-up next year.
Results
Matt Richardson
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CLUB RUNNERS BOYCOTT RACE RIP OFF
Updated: 2010-01-09
There was a scarcity of club athletes running under the club banner at Saturday's Great & Junior Winter runs at Edinburgh on Saturday [9th Jan].
This was hardly surprising with athletes from club's all over the country not too keen to line the pockets of organisers Nova Interripoff who were charging £20 for a 5k jog around Edinburgh, scandalous.
According to the results[they put out] only in the region of 50 athletes out of 1507 runners in the senior race and a dozen out of just over 200 in the junior event were actually attached to clubs.
According to their dubious recording of the results only four club athletes ran in the race, two females in the senior race and two in the youth's.
Donna Grieve finished 437th with Gillian Jewel 867th while in the junior race Amy and Andrew Lickley were 32nd and 46th respectively.
Shane Fenton
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BUPA Great Edinburgh Run
Updated: 2010-01-09
I had a quick scan of the results after getting a phone message from someone with a result, though the message was very unclear (think it was Ian.) The results showed very few Clubs but I picked out 3 Lothian runners:
Ross Milne 15th overall in 14:39; Donna Grieve, 437, 21:04 and Ian Hall, 679, 22:55.
Peter West
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Junior Winter Run
Updated: 2010-01-09
Amy Lickley was 4th girl in the 7-10 age group at the Junior Winter Run on Holyrood Park. She covered the 2.5k course in 9:53.
Andrew Lickley was 16th boy in a time of 10:13.
Amy appeared on the BBC TV coverage this afternoon, filmed running in the snow with some of the top XC athletes (right next to Bekele), in a media event held on Friday.
And my daughter is photographed in today's SUN, on page 76, I hasten to add, with Bekele... two 4th placers in one photo.
Robin Lickley
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2ND IN THE SNOW FOR LANA AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2010-01-09
Lana Turnbull was the only club athlete to brave the snowy and icy conditions at Saturday's[9th Jan] Edinburgh 5k Parkrun.
In tricky underfoot conditions Lana completed the course in 22 minutes 43 seconds to place second female and 25th overall of the 52 runners who completed
Shane Fenton
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THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS [ARTICLE]
Updated: 2010-01-08
That was the year that was article, a review of 2009 is in this weeks WEST LOTHIAN COURIER on sale now.
Shane Fenton
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3 EVENTS OFF--PARKRUN ON
Updated: 2010-01-08
El-Brim-Ick Dash[Hill Race]Aberdeen. (9 January) postponed
The snow has forced the postponment of the El-Brim-Ick Dash[Hill Race]. Race organiser Ewen Rennie says he will try to hold the race once the snow has retreated.
The Wanlockhead training weekend has also had to be cancelled, but can hopefully be re-arranged for another weekend soon.
Edinburgh parkrun Following a course inspection today - Event 12 (09/01/10) will go ahead as planned at the usual time of 09:30am. We intend to use the original course (subject to change).
Due to the weather and specifically the poor underfoot conditions the Nigel Barge 10k Memorial Road Race (and associated 3k Junior Race) will not go ahead as advertised this coming Saturday 9th January. Both events have been postponed, and will instead take place on Saturday 27th March 2010 with the venue still Garscube Sports Complex. Those who have pre-entered can retain their place for the new date, secure a place in the 2011 race.
Shane Fenton
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BUPA GREAT WINTER RUN
Updated: 2010-01-07
BUPA GREAT WINTER RUN TO GO AHEAD
The Bupa Great Winter Run will go ahead on Saturday 9th January, and if at all possible, will be using the planned 5km route, according to Nova International.
Whilst anyone who has been into Holyrood Park will be aware, the top road is still closed off due to snow, and they intend to bring in a snow plough and gritter before the race to clear this route.
If after this they still have concerns over the running conditions then they do have a contingency route, details of which will be published on the Great Run website very soon.
An alternative route is very much the back up plan and Nova's number one priority is to provide a good, safe running experience.
The Bupa Junior Great Winter Run and the Bupa Great Edinburgh International Cross Country will go ahead as planned - more information on the latter will be given later.
Iain Donnan is the only club runner who will be in action representing East in the Inter-District Championship.
The race is incorporated into the Men's Bupa Great Edinburgh International 9K XC.
Event Timetable 2010
• 10:15 - U13 Girls Inter-district XC Champs – 2.6km
• 10.35 - U13 Boys Inter-district XC Champs – 2.6km
• 11.00 - Bupa Junior Great Winter Run – 2.5km (approx)
• 11.10 - U15 Girls Inter-district XC Champs – 2.6km
• 11.30 - U15 Boys Inter-district XC Champs – 2.6km
• 12 noon – Bupa Great Run – 5km
• 12.05 - U17 Women Inter-district XC Champs – 3.9km
• 12.30 - U17 Men Inter-district XC Champs – 3.9km
• 13.07 - Men's Bupa Great Edinburgh International XC* - 4.2km
• 13.25 - Women's Bupa Great Edinburgh International XC* - 5.8km
• 13.55 - Men's Bupa Great Edinburgh International XC* - 9km
*Exact race times of international elite races are subject to slight changes.
*International elite races.
Television coverage 1pm---2.30pm BBC.
Keep an eye on updates if you intend travelling to the event, as we have experienced the last couple of weeks races have definetly been on one day then come the day of the race they are cancelled.
Shane Fenton
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Lothian Winter Social Event 6th Feb 2010
Updated: 2010-01-06
Lothian Winter Social is organised for Saturday 6th Feb at The Black Bull, Midcalder...buffet provided....
Doors open at 7pm and will finish at 11pm
Tickets: Adults, £10, Under 17's £5
Please can people bring along on the night any spare xmas presents suitable for the raffle.
All proceeds go to Lothian Running Club so spread the word.
Please try to get your tickets by 29th January.
Tickets can be obtained from either myself, Kenton/Saran, Martin or Mags...
SPREAD THE WORD.......
thanks
Edel
Lothian Winter Social is organised for Saturday 6th Feb at The Black Bull, Midcalder...buffet provided....
Doors open at 7pm and will finish at 11pm
Tickets: Adults, £10, Under 17's £5
Please can people bring along on the night any spare xmas presents suitable for the raffle.
All proceeds go to Lothian Running Club so spread the word.
Please try to get your tickets by 29th January.
Tickets can be obtained from either myself, Kenton/Saran, Martin or Mags...
SPREAD THE WORD.......
thanks
Edel
Edel Mooney
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FIFE AC XC [CANCELLED]
Updated: 2010-01-05
FIFE AC XC SUNDAY 10TH JAN[UPDATE]
Due to all the snow up at Cairnie, the car park being thick with ice and the forecasters saying there's more snow on the way at the weekend we've decided to postpone the XC race. Thought it better to make an early decision to avoid venue costs and more time to let people know.
Will have a look at the race calendar to try to find a suitable date.
ABERDEEN PROMS 3K[CANCELLED]
Run-4-It Metro Proms 3K[8th Jan] Winter Series - Postponed to 2nd April.
Shane Fenton
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ROBIN 1ST OVER 60 AT BROUGHTON
Updated: 2010-01-04
The club's Robin Morris was first MV 60 at the Greenmantle Dash Hill Race at Broughton on Saturday [2nd Jan].
On a slightly altered course which looked more suited to sking than running Robin came home in 24 minutes 54 seconds to finish 38th overall and 1st MV 60.
A total of 78 runners braved the elements to make the 650 foot climb with three Edinburgh University students headed by Scott Fraser first back down again.
[THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS]
REVIEW OF 2009 ABOUT 4 ITEMS BELOW.
Shane Fenton
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THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS
Updated: 2010-01-02
THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS
[2009 REVIEW A COUPLE OF ITEMS BELOW]
Shane Fenton
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GRAEME RUNNER-UP ON PARKRUN DEBUT
Updated: 2010-01-02
Four club runners braved the elements to participate in this week's[Jan 2nd] Edinburgh 5k parkrun, one of only a few events scheduled over the weekend to beat the weather.
The extreme conditions of late meant that the promenade was extremely icy in places and to prevent the cancellation of the event, the outing became a flat cross country affair. The grass perimeter of the course was used and specially salted footpaths were used to ensure the safe passage of runners too and from the loop between the 2km & 3km mark.
Running in hie first parkrun, Graeme Ackland[VM 45-49] came home in second place completing the altered course in 19 minutes 57 seconds.
David Mabon[VM[55-59] finished 15th overall in 22 minutes 14 seconds.
Lana Turnbull [JW 15-19] who was the overall winner of the Women's race the previous week had to settle for the runner's up spot on this ocassion, Lana finished 29th overall, second female, in a time of 24 minutes 51 seconds.
Mags Turnbull [VW 54-59] made up the quartet of club competitors and completed in 29 minutes 02 seconds for 56th place.
82 runners finished the course on this ocassion.
Shane Fenton
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Portobello Prom Race[Now Off]
Updated: 2010-01-01
Portobello Promathon - CANCELLED
A severe overnight frost means the course has large patches of ice.
Regrettably the event has had to be cancelled. The next event will be January 1st 2011
Saturday parkrun
Organisers checked course this morning and it was raceable but they are checking again later before giving the go ahead.
Updated 1st January 2010 9:45am
Shane Fenton
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THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS
Updated: 2009-12-31
JANUARY
21 club runners contested the East Dist. XC League match at Dunfermline, Mhairi Inglis won the Junior Under-20 women's race.
Sarah Inglis was part of the Scottish quartet that won gold medals at the Celtic Nations XC Challenge in Wales.
At the age group indoor championships Lana Turnbull was 3rd in the under-17 800 metres with Lauren Arbuckle 6th in the under-13 800 metres.
FEBRUARY
In the Masters XC Championships in Irvine the Ladies team finished 8th and the men 26th.
Sarah Inglis took a bronze medal in the National XC Championships under-20 and a silver in the Scottish 4k Championship. Edel Mooney was 5th in the Senior women's race at the National's where the women's team finished 10th and the men 13th.
Due to heavy snow the BUCS XC Champioship in Aberdeen was cancelled.
MARCH
The first weekend in March was a good one for the club.
Edel Mooney led home 340 runners to win the Arbroath Smokies ladies 10k race.
Ross Milne was victorious in the Lasswade 10 mile road race.
Sarah,Robert and Mhairi Inglis all recorded wins, Sarah broke off from her hectic XC schedule to take the Scottish Uni's indoor 3k title.
Her siblings were the respective male and female under-20 winners at the Cupar 5 mile road race in Fife.
In the Gartmorn 6 Lynne Murray was 1st FV with Iain Horsburgh 2nd under-13.
Saran Jones and Jane Moncrieff made the long haul north to contest the Newtonmore 10 mile race.
Sarah Inglis represented Scotland in the Home Countries XC in Wales and helped her team to a silver medal.
APRIL
In the Edinburgh Half Marathon the two Scott's Balfour and Nelson were the first club runners home with the former winning the M60 category.
Ally Robertson was 1st under-20 at the Hunter Bog Trot race while Mhairi Storrie was 6th female at the Gala 10k.
The club claimed silver medals at the National Road Relay Championships by virtue of fine runs from Edel Mooney, Suzanne Matonti and Sarah and Mhairi Inglis.
MAY
Club duo Tosh Brannan and Herbie McLean contested the tough Stuc a 'Chroin Hill Race.
In the Scottish Junior Hill Championships Ally Robertson was 3rd and Chris Rumbles 5th in the under-19 mens race with Lana Turnbull 6th in the girls under-16 race.
Ross Milne was 3rd in the Loch Leven Half Marathon with Teresa McMenemy 1st female vet at a cold and wet Cape Wrath Marathon.
730 runners took part in the Black Rock 5 with Edel Mooney 1st female home.
Suzanne Matonti emerged as the female winner at the inaugural West Lothian Half Marathon.
JUNE
The club had a great day at the Markinch Games, Sarah Inglis won both the 1600 and 3200 with brother Robert 3rd in both, Darren Thomson was second in 90 metres with youth's Alice Horsburgh,Bethany Nelson ,Hannah Stewart and Lauren Arbuckle all in the prize money.
Lesley McGiffen was the sole club runner in the Isle of Skye Half Marathon.
The club hosted their annual Trail Race and won both the male and female team events.
Mhairi Inglis and Darren Thomson both had wins at Newburgh Games.
Ross Milne, Robert Inglis,Craig McDowell and Sarah Inglis represented the club at the 117th Scottish Athletics Championships.
John Malcolm and Jim Alexander ran the gruelling West Highland Way race.
JULY
Edel Mooney won the Crieff 10k.
Sarah Inglis took the Scottish 3k title.
Robert Inglis won the 1600 at Cupar Games with Lauren Arbuckle runner up in both the Youth's 90 and 800 metres.
Sarah Inglis smashed her PB for the 3000 metres twice, at the start of the month in the English under-20/23 championships, then at the end of the month ran the race of her life to take gold in the women's under-20 race at the Aviva London GP at Crystal Palace taking an amazing 13.63 seconds of the time she set 4 weeks earlier.
The trio of John Malcolm, Matt Richardson and Alison McQuillen contested the Turnhouse Hill Race.
The club fielded two teams at the Round Arran relays.
AUGUST
Lana Turnbull made her track debut for Scotland in the 1500 metres steeplechase at the Celtic Games in Wales with a new PB.
Darren Thomson clinched the Fife Games points league at Inverkeithing Games where Lauren Arbuckle and Iain Horsburgh also had wins.
Marie Storrie completed her first ultra event the 43 mile Tynedrum to Fort William race.
Yet another PB for Sarah Inglis this time in the 1500 metres at the Scottish under-20/23 championships.
Hannah Stewart won the youth's 800 at the Bridge of Allan Games where Jill Horsburgh also won a cup for her run in the 3200 metres.
Craig McDowell set new figures for the 800 metres with two PB'S in the space of 4 days.
Sarah Inglis ran second behind Freya Murray in the 10000 metres at the Falkirk Cup and less than 24 hours later won three races at the Oban Games.
Lauren Arbuckle won the youths 1600 at Birnam Games.
SEPTEMBER
Ross Milne in 20th place led home a contingent of club runners at the Glasgow Half Marathon.
Darren Thomson and Lauren Arbuckle clinched their respective Scottish Games points league titles at Pitlochry Games.
Edel Mooney ran the fastsest leg by a women at the Comrie Hill relays, and along with Mark Kassyk Lorna and Colin Eades they were 4th mixed team.
Kate Kitchen was 2nd in the Caerketton Downhiller while Andrew and Amy Lickley ran the mini and junior events at the Great North Run.
OCTOBER
Represented by Lynne Murray,Sarah Inglis and Lana Turnbull the club ladies team finished 4th at the McAndrews Road Relays.
The club ladies also took the team prize at the Dunbar 10k thanks to fine runs from Saran Jones, Jill Horsburgh and Marie Storrie.
Scott Nelson,Alan Robertson,Jim Alaxander and Alison McQuillen were among a record entry who ran the Loch Ness Marathon, Peter West ran the 10k.
The club fielded six teams at the East District Relay Championships.
John Malcom had the honour of being the club's first ever runner at the Edinburgh Parkrun.
David Berril ran a new PB at the Aviemore Half Marathon.
NOVEMBER
Mhairi Inglis helped her Glasgow Caley team to bronze medals at the Scottish Uni's Road Race Championships.
Colin Meek was first club man home at Tinto Hill Race.
Herbie McLean finished 3rd overall in the over 60's category of the Scottish Hill Running Championship's
DECEMBER
The club hosted the East District XC Championship and were represented by 25 runners.
The Festive Handicap at Beecraigs had to be cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions.
Mother and daughter Mags and Lana Turnbull braved the snowy conditions to run the Edinburgh Parkrun with Lana winning the ladies race.
ALL THE BEST FOR 2010.
[I know i haven't included everything in the above article, i try my best but i am not a mind reader.
I am hoping to get it published in next weeks local papers.
So if anyone has anything they think should be included or altered let me know.]
Send any details to
sfenton@ymail.com
Shane Fenton
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EDINBURGH PARKRUN[JAN 2]
Updated: 2009-12-31
The organisers will inspect the course on New Years Day to determine whether it is safe enough for the event to go ahead on Saturday.
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The Greenmantle Dash is ON
Race organiser Dick Wall tells us the roads in the Broughton area are all passable and there will be a race.
Shane Fenton
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PORTOBELLO PROMOTHON[NEW YEARS DAY]
Updated: 2009-12-30
The latest news from the organisers of the New Years Day Portobello Promothon 4 mile Road Race.
THE EVENT IS ON.
The course is free of snow and ice, in fact the whole area of Portobello is clear.
No Parking on the main road.
Parking at the industrial units to the West of the main road.
Shane Fenton
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NEW YEAR SPRINT
Updated: 2009-12-27
[FURTHER UPDATE]
In a new announcement, the promoter has said that the sprint events ONLY will feature in the programme for the first day's events of the 141st New Year Sprint meeting.
As Musselburgh Racecourse wish to preserve the state of the race track for the horse racing on Tuesday, the Youths 800 metres and Open 1600 metres races, which make use of the race track, will not be held on Monday.
Shane Fenton
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Cockleroy Chaser
Updated: 2009-12-27
A few hardy souls defied the cancellation and the poor conditions at the car park (a few cars needed pushing) and ran the Fun Run unofficially. The results are below.
Photos to follow later...
Results
Photos
Matt Richardson
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BOXING DAY WIN FOR LANA
Updated: 2009-12-26
Mags Turnbull and daughter Lana were the only Lothian Running Club members who braved the elements to take part in the Boxing Day Edinburgh parkrun.
And the journey through to the Edinburgh waterfront which was covered by a light covering of snow and icy in places was made all the more worthwhile with Lana racing to victory in the Womens race which had 22 competitors in a total field of 75.
Lana covered the 5k course in 21 minutes 53 seconds which was short of her PB of 20 minutes 36 seconds.
Mags was also well outside the time she set last time getting round in 52nd, 11th female, in 27 minutes 02 seconds.
Shane Fenton
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Races Cancelled
Updated: 2009-12-24
Regrettably this year's Festive Handicap and Cockleroy Chaser races have been cancelled. The heavy snow has meant that, whilst access to Beecraigs is currently possible with care, with up to 150 runners anticipated there is currently insufficient parking to safely accommodate everyone. The weather forecast is for it to remain below freezing through to Boxing Day, and, with the possibility of further snow in the early hours of 26th, a decision was taken today to cancel the race in the interests of safety.
I ran in Beecraigs this morning and it was absolutely beautiful, if tough going in some of the deeper snow. I would encourage everyone to try and get out for a run in the snow whilst it lasts!
I'm sorry for any disappointment caused by this.
Have a Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2010.
Peter
24.12.09
PS Please check with anyone else you know who had entered or was intending coming along that they know of the cancellation.
Peter West
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Festive Handicap
Updated: 2009-12-23
Heavy snow has put the race in doubt. The course itself will obviously be more difficult, with times longer than usual, should the race go ahead. However the main problem is parking for 100+ runners and supporters. Cockleroy car park, the location of the start/finish area, may well be accessible but parking there may be limited. Access to 'overflow' car parks at Balvormie may be compromised and the car parks themselves may prove unusable. If that is the case, the ensuing chaos that would result as runners tried to find alternative parking would become a major safety issue and to avoid this the race would have to be cancelled.
A decision about this will be taken tomorrow, Christmas Eve, and posted here prior to 18.00.
Peter West
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Devil's Burden Relay
Updated: 2009-12-19
Hi All,
See below details for the Devil's Burdens Relay race on Saturday 23rd Jan 2010.....or check out the fife a.c website.
If interested, please email either Lorna Eades
lorna.eades@ed.ac.uk or Edel on em154@hw.ac.uk
It's a great race...Had 3 teams out last year...There will shortly be sign up sheets at all the training venues as well.
The club is subsidyizing the entry fee so it's only £2 but please make sure you turn up and pay. It is a team event so try not let people down. Non-SAL members pay £4. Please ensure you are an up to date Lothian club member and SAL member.
Have a great Christmas...
Thanks
Edel
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Race
Devil's Burdens Relay Race
Date Saturday 23rd January 2010
Start 10.00am
Location
Village Hall, Falkland
Information
2010 RACE INFORMATION & ENTRY FORMS TO BE CONFIRMED
A relay race over 31 km consisting of 4 legs for teams of 6 (2 legs run in pairs). Registration will take place in the village hall from 8.30am onwards. The race will start at 10.00 am from the main cark at the Village Hall, Falkland. There are limited changing facilities and toilets at the village hall and none at the stage changeovers. After the finish soup and hot drinks will be available from Falkland Village Hall from 12.30 pm to 4.00 pm.
Route Maps Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4
The race is run over the Lomond Hills in mid-winter and will require full body cover (waterproof top & bottoms, hat & gloves) to be carried or worn at all times. A map of each leg (1:50,000 OS sheet No 58 and 59) and compass and whistle must also be carried. There will be compulsory kit checks at each stage changeover and any team failing to comply will be disqualified. The race consists of 3 hill legs and one trail leg, leg 4. You will need some experienced hill runners who must be capable of navigation (especially legs 1, 2 & 3) in the hills in adverse weather. Short weather courses may apply in bad weather.
Note: Although the checkpoint at the top of West Lomond is not manned, it is against the rules and spirit of the event if both runners do not summit, so any substantiated reports of such an occurrence by any team will lead to their disqualification.
Edel Mooney
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Beecraigs Fun Run
Updated: 2009-12-19
For information, Linlithgow AC will be holding a Fun Run at Beecraigs on Sunday 27th December at 10am (meet at Balvormie car park). The distance will depend on the age of participants. It does of course clash with our regular Sunday session at Dechmont Law, but if you fancy it anyway, they tell me that all are welcome.
Linlithgow AC
Matt Richardson
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EDINBURGH PARKRUN
Updated: 2009-12-19
Unfortunatly the race on Saturday 19th has been cancelled due to several icy patches on the course.
Shane Fenton
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Edinburgh Parkrun
Updated: 2009-12-18
The organisers are to check the course for ice at some point this afternoon[Friday].
Will update situation re- tomorrows race later.
Shane Fenton
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TRICKY CONDITIONS IN PROSPECT FOR WEEKEND EVENTS
Updated: 2009-12-17
With more snow forecast on and off for much of the weekend underfoot conditions for the limited number of events that are scheduled to take place look like being somewhat treacherous.
The only races on Saturday are likely to be the weekly Glasgow and Edinburgh 5k parkruns.
The club have been represented at the latter over the last few weeks.
The Edinburgh course should be pretty much snow free with it being along a stretch of the waterfront at Cramond.
The race gets underway at 9:30am, but remember you must declare your intentions to run the day before.
The main event of the weekend is also in the Capital with the annual running of the Queens Drive Races within Holyrood Park, the action gets underway at 1pm.
Further North on Sunday a 10k Xmas Canter Road Race takes place at 10:30am along the Beach Promenade, Aberdeen.
While in Ayrshire the Irvine XC Cyclists v Harriers Race sets off from Irvine Sports Club at 1pm.
Shane Fenton
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Training Fee Increases
Updated: 2009-12-17
Regretably, training fee increases from £1 to £2 will come into effect for our Wednesday and Friday training sessions in Livingston on 1st January, as agreed at our AGM. A cap of £5 will apply to families of more than 2.
The increases are necessary to address declining club finances. Other revenue streams and savings are under investigation. Our already very low membership fees will not increase.
Matt Richardson
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NATIONAL JUNIOR LEAGUE
Updated: 2009-12-15
NATIONAL JUNIOR LEAGUE [2010 DATES]
Following this years AGM the dates for 2010 are
1. 25th April or 18th April (South)
2. 23rd May
3. 27th June
4. 25th July
The Regional Promotion Finals will be held on 29th August with the National Finals on 12th September.
Venues will be circulated to member clubs as soon as possible.
Shane Fenton
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NEW YEAR ATHLETICS GALA
Updated: 2009-12-14
Even if it is not a big representation the club still has runners entered in nearly every event at this years New Year Athletics Gala at Musselburgh Racecourse on Monday 28th December.
It includes three generations of the Stewart family, with grandfather John, son Alan and his twin daughters Ashley and Sarah all entered in the main event the 110 metres New Year [Powderhall] Sprint Handicap as well as the shorter 90 metres Handicap.
Another member of the family 10 year old Hannah will run at the meeting for the first time, she and club mate Lauren Arbuckle are down to run in both the Youth's 90 Metres Handicap and Youth's 800 Metres Handicap.
The club's only entry of the 36 runners declared in the Open 1600 metres handicap is Robert Inglis.
HANDICAPS:
NEW YEAR 110 METRES SPRINT.
HEAT 2:SARAH STEWART [23].
HEAT 3:ALAN STEWART [23.5].
HEAT 6:ASHLEY STEWART [23].
HEAT 13:JOHN McSTEWART [28.5].
OPEN 90 METRES HANDICAP
HEAT 1:[VETS]JOHN McSTEWART[22.5].
HEAT2:[VETS]ALAN STEWART[19.5].
HEAT 12;[OPEN] SARAH STEWART[20].
HEAT 14:[OPEN] ASHLEY STEWART[20].
YOUTHS 90 METRES HANDICAP.
HEAT 8:HANNAH STEWART [24.5].
HEAT 8:LAUREN ARBUCKLE [22].
YOUTHS 800 METRES HANDICAP.
LAUREN ARBUCKLE [165]
HANNAH STEWART [210]
OPEN 1600 METRES HANDICAP
ROBERT INGLIS [75].
Shane Fenton
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CLUB QUARTET IN ACTION AT DUNBAR
Updated: 2009-12-14
Four club members contested the third race in the Borders Cross Country Series at Dunbar on Sunday [13th Dec].
Highest placed finisher was Brian Turner in 7th place, Alistair Robertson came home in 22nd and 3rd Junior[Under-20].
In the female category Saran Jones placed 9th [94th overall] with Kate Kitchen 17th and 114th in the overall classification.
162 runners completed the course.
Shane Fenton
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DEBUT 3RD FOR ROSS -PB's FOR MAGS & CHRIS
Updated: 2009-12-12
Ross Milne made his Edinburgh parkrun debut on [Sat 12th] and covered the 5k course along the Cramond/Silvernowes waterfront in a good time of 15 minutes 32 seconds to finish in third place.
Mags Turnbull must have had a dash of the rocket fuel for breakfast, running in the FV50-54 category, Mags bettered her PB for the course by an amazing 78 seconds in finishing in 88th place in 25 minutes 10 seconds.
Another club athlete to set new figures for the course was 15-19 Junior Chris Rumbles who came home in 34th place in 19 minutes 13 seconds, which was 12 seconds quicker than his previous run.
Making up a quartet of club runners in the race was Ted Finch who crossed the finish line in 81st place in 23 minutes 55 seconds.
A total of 13 club members have now made appearances at Edinburgh parkruns.
A total of 145 runners completed the course on this occasion.
Shane Fenton
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Dunbar xc
Updated: 2009-12-10
Following on from shane's report of the weekends event.
If you feel brave enough the 3rd round of the borders cross country will get underway at 12noon.
For anyway who dares to the brave the windswept,sand dunes of dunbar beach.
From the words of the organisers and not mine, be safe to bring a pair of waterwings(YOU NEVER KNOW IF THE TIDE WILL BE IN OR OUT!)
Alastair Robertson
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SANTA OR XMAS SHOPPING???
Updated: 2009-12-10
Unless you fancy running about Edinburgh or Glasgow with a Santa Claus suit on[and paying
£15 to do so], this weekend might just be the one you choose to do your xmas shopping.
Apart from some indoor stuff and the usual weekly Edinburgh & Glasgow parkruns, events, as they normally are at this time of year are pretty thin on the ground.
The parkruns as usual head off at 9:30am but you must register the day before.
Way further North on Sunday there is the RAF Lossiemouth 10k Turkey Trot.
The best bet will probably be to sit in front of the box with a few tinnies watching the European XC Championship from Dublin where a few Scots will be in action.
Shane Fenton
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EDEL & ROSS TOP CLUB FINISHERS AT DECHMONT LAW
Updated: 2009-12-06
In the region of 550 athletes converged on Livingston on Saturday[5th Dec] for the Scottish Athletics East District Cross Country Championship at Dechmont Law Park.
And with the Lothian Running Club hosting the event it was good to see around 30 athletes from the club taking part in the various categories.
Finishing in 11th place, Edel Mooney was the highest placed Lothian runner in the Senior-Junior Women's race.
Edel covered the 6.4km course in 24 minutes 43 seconds.
The Senior-Junior Men's race was over 9.6km and the first club runner home in 25th place was Ross Milne who crossed the finish line in 34 minutes 49 seconds. There was a good turnout of 13 runners from the club in this race.
The top placed Junior's U-20 were Kajsa Rigby, who finished 34th overall and 6th female junior while leading junior male was Alistair Robertson 82nd overall and 9th junior.
In the team events based on each club's highest finishers saw the Lothian Women's team finish 6th, the Men 14th and the Master's Men 9th.
There was a slightly disappointing turnout from the club in the lower age-group races, particularly with the event on home turf.
In the Under-13 Girls race over 3.2km the trio of Amy McCulloch, Bethany Nelson and Alice Horsburgh finished in 19th, 33rd and 41st respectively to place 7th in the team competition.
Duncan Kuwall was the sole club representative in the Boy's Under-13 race finishing 36th of the 43 finishers. It was a similar story in in the Under-17 category with only one starter in both the male and female events with Max McNeil and Lana Turnbull both coming home in 14th place in their respective races.
Unfortunatelty in the Under-15 section the club failed to conjure up a runner in either of the races.
CLUB RESULTS:
SENIOR-JUNIOR MEN[9.6KM]
25th Ross Milne[34:49],82nd Alistair Robertson[38:24],94th Darren Thomson[38:57],119th Scott Nelson[40:27],124th David Eades[40:42],146th Harry Mulholland[42:15],149th Alan McIntosh[42:23],164th Matt Richardson[43:40],170th Chris Rumbles[44:15],175th John Malcolm[44:34],200th Ian Leggett[46:59],205th Mike Lieberman[47:55],215th Jim Alexander[49:48]
223 Completed.
SENIOR-JUNIOR WOMEN:[6.4KM]
11th Edel Mooney[24:43],34th Kajsa Rigby[28:18],54th Jocelyn Moar[29:37],63rd Suzanne Matonti[30:19],75th Jill Horsburgh[32:17],96th Lorna Eades[34:47].
107 Completed.
UNDER-17 WOMEN[4.3KM]
14th Lana Turnbull[19:00].
21 Completed.
UNDER-17 MEN[6.4KM]
14th Max McNeil 25:22].
24 Completed.
UNDER-13 GIRLS[3.2KM]
19TH Amy McCulloch[15:03],33rd Bethany Nelson[16:04],41st Alice Horsburgh [16:39].
43 Completed.
UNDER-13 BOYS[3.2KM]
36TH Duncan Kuwall[15:30].
43 Completed.
Photos
More Photos
Shane Fenton
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Scottish Highland Games Association Presentations
Updated: 2009-12-05
Shane sent me some pictures from the Scottish Highland Games Association dinner of our athletes receiving their awards. These can be viewed below.
Photos
Matt Richardson
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ANOTHER WIN FOR BRIAN AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2009-12-05
Despite being in competition with the East District XC Championship at nearby Livingston the weekly Edinburgh parkrun still attracted 90 runners.
Victory went to Lothian Running Club's Brian Turner who completed the 5k course in a time of 16 minutes 34 seconds, a fair bit outside his PB for the event.
David and Carol Mabon were the only other Lothian runners in the field, David finished 17th in 20:11 with Carol 71st [26:03.
Shane Fenton
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ON THE WATERFRONT
Updated: 2009-12-05
Suzanne Matonti warmed up for the East XC Championships by finishing a fine third in the Aberdeen Promonade race on Friday evening.
The Lothian runner covered the 3k course along the waterfront in 12 minutes 22 seconds.
A total of 91 runners finished.
Shane Fenton
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WEEKEND EVENTS
Updated: 2009-12-04
The main events this weekend 5th/6th Dec will be the respective District Cross Country Championships at Livingston[East] and Irvine[West] on Saturday.
Also on Saturday will be the usual parkrun East-West split at Edinburgh & Glasgow, i should point out again that you just can't turn up to run in these races, you must declare your intentions a day prior.
Sunday's races all have an Xmas theme to their titles, locally there is the West Lothian 2k Santa Fun Run from the Centre Livingston at 9:30am.
Strathclyde Park hosts the Cooperative Jog-Scotland Xmas Cracker 5k race, while further North at 12 noon, Santa's 5k Fun Run takes place at Ballo House, Tarves.
Shane Fenton
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BIG DAY BECKONS FOR CLUB
Updated: 2009-12-03
This Saturday will be a busy day for those running as well as those who aren't with the club hosting the Scottish Athletics East District Cross Country Championships at Dechmont Law Park,Deans, Livingston.
At the early declaration stage the club has a total of 37 entries in seven of the eight categories,with the biggest turnout likely to be in the Senior/Junior Mens race where 20 runners have their names pencilled in.
In the other age groups there is Senior/Junior Women [9], Under-17 Girls [1], Under-17 boys [1], Under-15 Girls [1], Under-15 Boys [0], Under 13 Girls [4] and Under 13 Boys [1].
At present the weather forecast is showing fairly unsettled conditions with rain intermittent throughout Saturday.
The starter will bang the first gun at 12:30pm.
Good luck to all those taking part whether it be running or assisting with the organisation, have a good day.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB TRIO WELL UP AT EAST KILBRIDE 10K
Updated: 2009-11-30
Three Lothian Running Cub members contested the Hugh Wilson Memorial 10k race at East Kilbride on Saturday[Nov 28th].
Brian Turner maintained his recent good form in finishing in third place in 33 minutes 36 seconds.
Colin Partridge then came home in 19th place [37:03] closely followed in 21st by Scott Nelson [37:43].
A total of 139 runners completed the course.
Shane Fenton
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HIGHLAND GAMES AWARDS NIGHT
Updated: 2009-11-29
A contingent of around 20 Lothian athletes and their connections helped swell the attendance at the annual SHGA presentation dinner/dance in the Gilvenbank Hotel, Glenrothes to record proportions for recent years.
Extra tables had to be set up to cope with a few who had just turned up on the night. Athletes and cyclists from all over the country attended, there was a tinge of sadness among the cycling fraternity however as two of their major prize winners, Alan Clark, Thurso and Neil Withington Carlisle were unable to attend as they are at present recovering from serious road accidents.
The main prize winners were :
SHGA ATHLETE OF THE YEAR:
Fraser Davidson, Torphins, he competed at 25 games and 201 different events during the season, he won the jumps league and was runner up in the middle distance league.
VETERAN SPRINTER OF THE YEAR:
Sam Bates Tullibody.
VETERAN DISTANCE RUNNER OF THE YEAR:
John Thomson Coaltown of Balgonie, John is also the Scottish ,British and European MV50 1500 metres champion.
YOUTH ATHLETES OF THE YEAR[JOINT]
Douglas Paul DWF and Craig Bell Forfar.
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Lauren Arbuckle Lothian RC.
CYCLIST OF THE YEAR
Alan Clark Thurso.
YOUTH CYCLIST OF THE YEAR
Nick Hunter Falkirk.
HEAVY EVENTS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR.
Aaron Neighbour Australia.
LOTHIAN MEMBERS WHO WON AWARDS
SHGA AND FHGA POINTS LEAGUE FOR EVENTS UP TO 200 METRES
Darren Thomson.
SHGA POINTS LEAGUE FOR EVENTS OVER 400 METRES
Winner Lauren Arbuckle Third Hannah Stewart.
FHGA POINTS LEAGUE EVENTS OVER 400 METRES.
Joint winner Iain Horsburgh.
Shane Fenton
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PARKRUN PB FOR JOHN--CATEGORY WINS FOR LANA & IAN
Updated: 2009-11-28
John Malcolm was the highest placed club runner at Saturday's[28th Nov] Edinburgh 5k parkrun.
In finishing in 39th place in a time of 19 minutes 39seconds John improved on his previous best by 14 seconds.
There were age group wins for both Lana Turnbull and Ian Leggett who were making their race debuts.
Lana was first Junior Women [15-19] and 54th overall in a time of 20:36, while Ian was 79th and first MV 70-74 in 21:44.
Ted Finch came home in 98th place 23:29 with Mags Turnbull who was running in the race for the first time in 129th [26:29].
In all 169 runners completed this weeks race.
Shane Fenton
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AGM
Updated: 2009-11-28
The minutes of the club AGM can be found below.
AGM minutes
Matt Richardson
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AWARDS AWAIT FOR HIGHLAND HEROES
Updated: 2009-11-26
A fair contingent from the club will head to Fife on Saturday evening for the Scottish Highland Games Association and Fife Highland Games Association annual presentation Dinner/Dance in the Gilvenbank Hotel. Glenrothes.
Many club runners excelled on the 'Tartan Tour' this summer and will pick up their rewards at the glittering occasion.
Darren Thomson showed consistency all season, and the Bathgate sprinter was rewarded in winning both the SHGA & FHGA points leagues in events up to 400 metres.
Lauren Arbuckle also turned out week in week out and was regularly amongst the prize money in the Youth events, the Addiewell 13 year old carried on what has become a club tradition in the SHGA points league for Youth's in races over 400 metres.
Lauren's triumph is the 4th time in the last five season's this award has been won by club members, with Sarah, Mhairi and Robert Inglis having won it in 2005/6/7 respectively.
At an SHGA meeting in October Lauren was also voted by the general council as the Female Athlete of the Year. This award is no stranger to the club either with Sarah Inglis winning it in 2005.
Awards will also go to two club youngsters who competed on the Games circuit for the first time in 2009.
10 year old Iain Horsburgh from Winchburgh shared first place in the FHGA points league for Youth's in races over 400 metres, while another 10 year old Hannah Stewart from Blackburn took third place in aforementioned SHGA league behind Lauren.
Both Iain and Hannah look fine prospect's for the future,Hannah is following in the footsteps of her big sisters Ashley and Sarah and grandfather John who have all won awards at this event in the past.
It look's sure to be a good night, it was last year[ what i can remember of it!!]pay back time for all you lot i have been bummimg up in the papers all year ha ha.
Shane Fenton
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LOW KEY END TO MONTH
Updated: 2009-11-26
The last weekend of the month looks like being a quiet one for many with relatively few races taking place locally. Or is it just the calm before the storm with the club hosting the East District xc Champioships at Dechmont Law on Saturday week[5th].
There again most are probably still scraping the mud from their gear from last week!
On Saturday the Hugh Wilson 10k Memorial Road Race takes place from the John Wright Sports Club, East Kilbride, with the starter setting the runners on their way at 2pm.
The weekly Edinburgh and Glasgow 5k parkruns head off at 9.30am from their usual starts at Pollok Park and Cramond/Silverknowes waterfront respectively.
Further South the second event in the McCain's UK Cross Challenge series is scheduled for Sefton Park, Liverpool, the meeting also incorporates the European trials .
A number of Scot's are declared to contest the various age-groups.
For hill runner's, on Sunday the Beinn Lora Hill Race 5k/340m gets underway in Oban at 11am.
Shane Fenton
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TRACK PB'S 2009[FEMALE].
Updated: 2009-11-25
2009 - Women - All Ages
800 Metres
1 2:15.10 Sarah Inglis U20 1 Grangemouth 24 May 2009
2 2:30.83 Lana Turnbull U17 3 rB Liverpool 26 Apr 2009
3 3:02.56 i Lauren Arbuckle U13 6 Glasgow 18 Jan 2009
1500 Metres
1 4:24.21 Sarah Inglis U20 3 Grangemouth 9 Aug 2009
3000 Metres
1 9:26.02 Sarah Inglis U20 1 London (CP) 25 Jul 2009
10000 Metres
1 36:00.35 mx Sarah Inglis U20 2 Grangemouth 26 Aug 2009
1500 Metres Steeplechase
1 5:19.07 Sarah Inglis U20 1 Grangemouth 24 May 2009
2 5:46.21 Lana Turnbull U17 1 Carmarthen 1 Aug 2009
3 5:52.99 Rachael McIlwraith U17 6 Manchester (SC) 14 Jun 2009
400 Metres Hurdles
1 76.12 Rachael McIlwraith U17 4 rB Liverpool 26 Apr 2009
Shane Fenton
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TRACK PB'S 2009[MALE]
Updated: 2009-11-25
2009 - Men - All Ages
200 Metres
1 24.1 Craig McDowall U20 2 Livingston 22 Aug 2009
400 Metres
1 51.7 Craig McDowall U20 1 Livingston 22 Aug 2009
52.06 McDowall U20 1 Grangemouth 28 Jun 2009
800 Metres
1 1:56.50 Craig McDowall U20 6 rG Cardiff 15 Aug 2009
1500 Metres
3000 Metres
1 9:06.90 Robert Inglis U20 3 Manchester (SC) 14 Jun 2009
5000 Metres
1 16:08.21 Robert Inglis U20 11 Dunfermline 20 Jun 2009
Marathon
1 2:53:49 Scott Balfour V60 65 Edinburgh 31 May 2009
2000 Metres Steeplechase
Long Jump
1 4.63 Craig McDowall U20 2 Livingston 22 Aug 2009
Javelin
1 14.24 Craig McDowall U20 3 Livingston 22 Aug 2009
Shane Fenton
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East District League Cross Country - Photos
Updated: 2009-11-24
While waiting for Shanes report, here are some photos for you to enjoy. There is no truth in the rumour that Alice was made to get the bus back home.
UPDATE - See the link below for even more photos just in from Colin Partridge.
Photos by Mark Anderson
Photos by Colin Partridge
Matt Richardson
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MUD GLORIOUS MUD AT DUNFERMLINE
Updated: 2009-11-23
An excellent turnout of 27 Lothian Running Club members braved the horrendous underfoot conditions at the second meeting of the East District Cross Country League at Dunfermline on Sunday[22nd Nov.]
The monsoon conditions in the days leading up to the event resulted in the course at the rear of the Queen Anne High School resembling a mud strewn quagmire.
The Lothian club's top performers on the day were the under-11 girls who finished second overall, an excellent effort over the one mile course from the youngsters in difficult conditions.
The mud-splattered trio were A Lickley 7th,[8 minutes 04 seconds], H Shanley 10th [6:24] and H Stewart 12th [8:33].
In the Senior/Junior Mens Race there was a fine representation of 10 club members among the 182 who completed the 8.6km course.
First back in 26th place was B Hartman while in the Senior /Junior Womens race over a 6km course first home was L Murray in 26th.
Lothian Club results.
UNDER-11 GIRLS: 7th A Lickley 8:04, 10th H Shanley 8:24, 12th H Stewart 8:33.
29 Finished.
UNDER-11 BOYS;16th I Horsburgh 7:27, 27th A Lickley 8:08.
37 Finished.
UNDER-13 GIRLS:22nd A McCulloch 15:27, 23rd A Horsburgh 15:37,31st B Nelson 17;25.
36 Finished.
UNDER-13 BOYS: 25th D Kuwall 14:44, 31st S Jones 15:23.
38 Finished.
UNDER-15 BOYS: 29TH C Anderson 22:29. 35 Finished.
UNDER-17 GIRLS:3rd L Turnbull 19:13.
40 Finished.
UNDER-17 BOYS:[6KM]18th D Ewing 19:13.
24 Finished.
SENIOR/JUNIOR WOMEN:[6km] 29TH L Murray 27:22, 36th S Jones 28:10, 54th J Horsburgh 29:28, 64th L Eades 31:28.
75 Finished.
SENIOR/JUNIOR MEN:[8.6KM] 26TH B Hartman 32:52, 33rd B Turner 33.21, 58th A Robertson 35:23, 69th C Eades 36:02, 70th C Partridge 36:04, 105th S Nelson 38:23, 116th M Richardson 39:12, 121st A McIntosh 39.27, 141st C Rumbles 41:44, 177th C Banham 50:17.
182 Finished.
Shane Fenton
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ANOTHER PARKRUN PB FOR TURNER
Updated: 2009-11-21
Brian Turner recorded a course PB for the second successive week at Saturday's [21st Nov] Edinburgh 5k parkrun.
Turner failed to follow up the previous weeks victory, but in finishing in third place he burst through the 16 minutes mark with new figures of 15 minutes 53 seconds, 16 seconds quicker than his winning run.
V55-59 veteran Ted Finch also set a new PB, he finished 123rd overall and 12th in his category in a time of 23 minutes 44 seconds which was an amazing 47 seconds faster than he had ran seven days before.
David and Carol Mabon made their parkrun debuts, also in the 55-59 age group, David came home in 49th overall and fourth MV 55-59 in 19:57 with Carol 147th and 6th FV 55-59 in 25:44.
213 runners completedthe course this week.
SATURDAY'S GLASGOW PARKRUN WAS CANCELLED DUE TO PARTS OF THE COURSE BEING WATERLOGGED.
Shane Fenton
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No coached session at Dechmont on Sunday
Updated: 2009-11-21
Given the cross country and the announcement on Friday that the session was not going ahead (not my doing!), there will be no coached session at Dechmont Law this Sunday.
Matt Richardson
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QUAGMIRE AWAITS RUNNERS IN FIFE
Updated: 2009-11-19
10 month's ago Queen Anne High School in Dunfermline staged the third and final match of the 2008/09 East District Cross Country League.
On that day the quagmire which was the Fife course saw 22 club athletes encounter the appalling conditions of wind rain and ankle deep mud.
With rain battering down in Fife as i write this and with a mixture of sunshine and showers forecast, this Sunday's East District League meeting at the same venue is likely to see runners experience similar if not worse conditions than earlier in the year.
This is the second meeting of the 2009/10 series, and following round one in Stirling the club are well placed in a number of the various categories.
The Senior/Junior Women are in fifth place with the Senior/Junior Men in sixth. The under-11 girls are also sixth with the Master's Men in a lofty second place in the current standings.
Sunday's action gets underway at 1pm.
Shane Fenton
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SUS XC CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Updated: 2009-11-19
This Saturday in the North of Scotland students from all over the country will assemble in Inverness for the Scottish University Sports Annual Cross Country Championships.
The event, held at Fairway's Leisure will be incorporated within the North of Scotland Cross Country Championships.
The course which is based around a golf course sees the Women run 2 laps approx 6.4km and the Men three laps approx 10km.
Shane Fenton
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Borders xc series underway!
Updated: 2009-11-18
Adding a news report of the first round action at Norham xc on my debut here - So no slating!
So on sunday morning I went down to Norham with a friend to take part in the first race of six rounds at the borders xc series only a day later of being caked in mud at the terrible Braids. I got a friendly surprise when i saw Brian Turner warming up for the race, so i was happy for another face to be there but also slightly nervous to be stepping up to the line with his recent form. Well done on your Parkrun win Brian!
Off we went along the 4mile course, Brian very comfortably with me behind him, working up and down the fields and over two fences and four stream crossings i was loving it!
Splendid race - i reccomend it the rest of you inspiring,mud-lovers wanting a bit more than dunfermline or even just wanting a new (little) challenge!
So on the back of Brian's marvellous win the day before he produced another sublime performance to come home in 3rd after picking off the runners throughout to finish in 24m 12. Myself on the other hand consolidated my position from the start and caught some in the last 100m to claim 14th in 25m 32. It was yet another mud splattered sensation but i wouldn't change it.
Can i make it a hat-trick at Dunfermline?
Lauder is round 2 on the November 29th if anyone is interested check the link or email me.
3 for a team and a junior race starting at 11.30am. Seniors at 12noon.
Thanks Ally
Search: www.bordersxc.info/
Email: allyr181291@hotmail.com
Alastair Robertson
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AGM
Updated: 2009-11-17
Message from Saran:
Hi All
Just a reminder that it is the club AGM tomorrow (WED) 18th Nov.
Meeting starts at 7pm in Inveralmond High School.
Please bring snacks or drink to share. E.g:- one packet of jaffa cakes, 1 bottle of lemonade, fruit, crisps, sandwiches etc Tea & coffee will be available.
Training will be held at Howden park hills - meet there at 6pm
Hope to see you there.
Saran Jones
Matt Richardson
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SLIPPERY CONDITIONS AT BRAIDS XC EVENT
Updated: 2009-11-16
The club were represented in both the Men's and Women's events at the annual Edinburgh University Hare & Hounds Cross Country Races at Braids Hill on Saturday [14th Nov].
On a very muddy six mile course Andy Kitchin led home a quartet of Lothian athletes in 61st place overall and 2nd MV in a time of 38 minutes 43 seconds.
Following him over the finish line were 68th and 14th Junior Alistair Robertson 39:07, 90th and 8th MV Colin Eades 40:28 and Ian Hall 219th 55:55. A total of 223 completed the Men's race.
Only two Lothian ladies braved the tricky underfoot conditions in the Women's three mile race.
Kate Kitchen was 57th in 23 minutes 28 seconds with Jennifer Laing 108th in 26:37. 113 completed.
Shane Fenton
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DOUBLE SUCCESS AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2009-11-14
There was double success for club athletes at Saturday's [14th Nov.] Edinburgh parkrun.
Brian Turner led home 150 runners to be the overall winner of the 5k race along the Edinburgh waterfront, Turner clocked an impressive 16 minutes 09 seconds which was 18 seconds quicker than his previous weeks run when he finished in fifth place.
Also setting a new PB for the course was Harry Mulholland who finished in 17th place in 19:00 which was 6 seconds faster than his previous best.
Chris Rumbles running the Edinburgh race for the first time was 22nd overall and first junior in a time of 19:25.
Making up the handful of runners representing the club were John Malcolm in 33rd 20:41 and Ted Finch who was in the VM 55-59 category in 91st 24:36.
Shane Fenton
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IN THE COURIER
Updated: 2009-11-13
A report on how the club runners performed at the Tinto Hill Race and Fun Run as well as the Edinburgh parkrun feature in this weeks West Lothian Courier.[Now on sale.]
Shane Fenton
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EDINBURGH PARKRUN
Updated: 2009-11-13
REVIEW:AS REPORTED IN EDINBURGH SPOTLIGHT.
Parkrun Edinburgh is a weekly free 5km running event organised by volunteers for runners of all abilities. Parkrun was founded by Paul Sinton-Hewitt in England in 2004 and now it has weekly runs all over the country.
Glasgow has been having parkruns for almost a year now and many Edinburgh people travelled through to take part. There was a demand for the race to be run in the East and the four people who got together to start the Edinburgh Parkrun are Gary, Mark, Mitch and Alia. They spent a lot of their free time finding a suitable venue for Edinburgh, working closely with the council. News of the Edinburgh event spread purely by word of mouth and Edinburgh Parkrun has been popular since its start 4 weeks ago.
The event starts at 9.30am sharp every Saturday, starting on the Cramond to Silverknowes promenade near the Cramond end. The number of runners taking part each week is around 200. All abilities and ages are welcome, even those who wish to run with their pushchairs or dogs !
Parkrun Edinburgh, pre run warm up and chat
Runners congregate, warm up together and catch a quick chat, making this a very sociable event. One of the organisers briefs runners who have not taken part before, explaining that it is a public path still and to make sure they collect their finishing token so that their time can be registered properly.
Warm Up
Briefing by Mitch
Everybody is then invited to join the starting line and given a 30 second countdown before the race begins. A lot of members of Edinburgh running clubs attend Parkrun and they can be found at the front of the pack, followed by people of all ages and speed behind them.
And they're off !
Whilst the particpants ran off towards Silverknowes and Gypsy Brae, I managed to speak to a few volunteers who are vital to the running of this event. Volunteers are a real mixture of runners, wives and husbands of those taking part and others who just want to help.
Helpful Volunteers
Lucy, 11 (pictured) chose to volunteer this week as she was unable to run through injury. She was positively beaming and happy to be there but looking forward to getting back to taking part.
Edinburgh Parkrun needs a minimum of 10-12 stewards weekly to ensure the event runs smoothly.
As the runners cross the line, one of the organisers uses a special piece of equipment to register the times. Other stewards then hand a numbered token (in the order that they finished ) to the runner that they can take to the timing station. Here they are given their time and it’s registered on the computer.
Running to the finish line
Afterwards, people socialise at the nearby cafe at Cramond Harbour and pass on training tips and hints.
The first person through the finishing line this week was Neil Renault of City of Edinburgh Athletic Club with a very respectable time of 15 minutes 11 secs. Renault says his best for the course is 14:59 but had just recently run two other 5km races.
I am sure it won’t be long before some runners from the Edinburgh branch are standing on podiums collecting medals. Ruaridh Miller, 14, ran the 5km in a very respectable 17 minutes and 18 seconds ! Definitely a name to watch out for in the future.
Neil Renault, Nov 7th first place
Edinburgh Spotlight highly recommends getting involved with this wonderful FREE community event. There’s a wonderful friendly atmosphere on the course and lots of encouragement for those just perhaps taking up running. No egos anywhere to be seen.
You must register by 6pm the Friday night before you intend to run.
Suitable for disabled ? Yes, they allow people to walk the course, use wheelchairs etc. If you wish to race in an adapted racing wheelchair, please contact the organisers prior to entry to accommodate any needs you may have.
Shane Fenton
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WEEKEND PREVIEW
Updated: 2009-11-12
The highlight on another relatively quiet weekend should be the Edinburgh University Hare & Hounds Braids Hills Cross Country Races on Saturday.
The undulating course which is situated between Kings Buildings and the Pentlands sees the Women run one lap[3 miles] and the men two laps [six miles]. Last year the club had three runners in each race.
The Women's race gets underway at 2pm with the Men heading off at 2.30pm.
Further South on Saturday the opening meeting in the 2009/2010 McKain UK Cross Challenge Series kick's off at the Riverside Bowl, Gateshead.
The usual Edinburgh and Glasgow 5k parkruns take place on Saturday from 9.30am, these races are free to enter but you must declare to run the day before.
It is also the Scottish Secondary School Road Relay Championship's on Saturday from Grangemouth.
Saturday's Glen Clova Half Marathon has attracted a record field of 600 runners.
The Forfar Roadrunners promotion reached the race limit some weeks ago.
Shane Fenton
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Tinto Junior Run
Updated: 2009-11-10
The Junior Race Results have now been published. Conor Anderson was our sole representative finishing the tough course in 24:59, in 7th place (3rd U14).
Full Results
Matt Richardson
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Stranraer 10K
Updated: 2009-11-10
Carol Mabon emailed me to let me know that she and Dave ran in the Stranraer 10K on Saturday. Dave was 32nd in the race and completed it in 43:01. Carol was 153rd and completed it in 56:45. 203 runners completed. She tells me that it was a challenging course but really enjoyable.
Full Results
Matt Richardson
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Tinto - The main event
Updated: 2009-11-09
The results to the senior run (but not the junior run) are out. Lothian finishers were as follows:
39th - Colin Meek - 38:18,
126th - Alistair Robertson - 44:37,
128th - John Malcolm - 44:43,
153th - Jocelyn Moar - 45:47,
155th - Mark Anderson - 45:58,
212th - Jim Alexander - 49:28.
Colin did well as usual while Alistair was slowed up a bit after a nasty fall (nothing to do with his recent dietary habits). Both Jocelyn and Mark enjoyed their first hill run, Mark so overwhelmed by the experience that he managed to make the schoolboy error of losing a place in the post-finish line. No reports of anyone using Tosh's sauna after the race this year.
There's now lots of photos on the Scottish Hill Runners site - follow the link below.
Full results
Photos
Matt Richardson
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GOOD PARKRUN DEBUTS FOR CLUB TRIO
Updated: 2009-11-08
The club trio of Brian Turner, Christine Milne and Marsie Ewing all made creditable debuts at the Edinburgh[7th Nov] 5k parkrun.
Brian became a member of the elite sub-17 club by finishing in 5th place in the good time of 16 minutes 27 seconds in this the 4th race in the weekly series.
Christine, running in the VW 35-40 category finished 44th overall, but more importantly 3rd female overall, completing the course along the Edinburgh waterfront in 20 minutes 52 seconds.
Marsie also ran well to finish in second place in the WV 50-54 group in a time of 22 minutes 23 seconds, which placed her 82nd overall and 11th female.
In all 199 runners finished.
Shane Fenton
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Tinto Races
Updated: 2009-11-07
I only have the results to the Fun Run, so reports on the Junior and Senior races will follow later. All I can say at this time is that we were well represented in the record-breaking 295-strong senior field, with a rare appearance from the Mystery-Man Meek, as well as long distance men, John Malcolm, Jim Alexander, first time on the hills Mark Anderson, and young Al Robertson, as well as a young lady in the club vest who I have to confess I didn't recognise.
Conor Anderson was our sole representative in the tough junior run and boy did he look like he had enjoyed it at the finish (harder than Dunfermline was his verdict).
In the Fun Run Alice Horsburgh took over a minute from last years time to finish second behind Robyn Connolly of Victoria Park. Eoin Richardson proved that the next Richardson generation holds much more promise than this one and ran his heart out, finishing 6th equal in a sprint battle with Lewis Lawrence that even the inconvenience of the finish line couldn't stop.
Well done both to runners and to Martin and Edel for their organisation as well as Ian Forrest for taking photos, including ones of me breathlessly trailing in the wake of the fun runners.
Results to the Fun Run and a very few photos of competitors from all three races are below. Results to the other races will follow once they are out.
Photos
Fun Run Results
Matt Richardson
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Herbie 'CLIMBS' to 3rd.
Updated: 2009-11-06
Following the final counting event in the Scottish Hill Running Championships, the club's Herbie McLean has finished in third place in the overall over 60's category.
His performances over the season also placed him 9th in the over 50's and 20th in the over 40's.
Shane Fenton
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TINTO TOPS THE BILL ON A QUIETER WEEKEND
Updated: 2009-11-05
A quieter weekend is in prospect with fewer events taking place than in recent weeks.
The main focus for club runners is likely to be the Tinto Hill Races on Saturday.
The Senior Race sets off at 2pm followed 5 minutes later by the Junior Race and Tiptoe Fun Run.
And the good news, early forecasts indicate the weather for Saturday is expected to be fine.
Also on Saturday Glasgow University stage their annual 5 mile Road Race which gets underway from Garscube Sports Complex at 2pm.
The weekly Glasgow & Edinburgh parkruns set off from their usual staring points at 9.30am.
You MUST register in advance if you want to run these races.
Further South the Stranraer 10k comes under orders from the town's Academy at 12 noon.
If it's a cross country you are looking for, the Kilmarnock H & AC hold their Open Races on Sunday at the St Joseph's Academy, with the first race off at 1pm.
Shane Fenton
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UK CROSS CHALLENGE DATES
Updated: 2009-11-04
. McCain UK Cross Challenge 2009/10
The UK Cross Challenge provides high-class competition for all age groups - Seniors, Under 20s, Under 17s, Under 15s and Under 13s - during the winter.
The McCain UK Cross Challenge 2009-2010 fixtures.
GATESHEAD
Location: Gateshead International Stadium, Riverside Bowl, Gateshead Date: Saturday 14 November 2009.
LIVERPOOL
Location: Sefton Park, Liverpool Date: Saturday 28 November 2009.
CARDIFF
Location: Blackweir Fields, Cardiff Date: Sunday 17 January 2010.
Other details: Incorporating Schools Invitation Races & Inter Area Match
ANTRIM
Location: Green Mount College, Antrim Date: Saturday 23 January 2010
Other details: Incorporating Antrim International Cross Country an IAAF permitted Meeting.
BIRMINGHAM
Location: TBC, Birmingham Date: Saturday 13 March 2010
Other details: Incorporating the IAAF World Cross Country Trials.
Shane Fenton
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UNI BRONZE FOR MHAIRI
Updated: 2009-11-03
Lothian Running Club's Mhairi Inglis helped her Glasgow Caledonian University team to a third place at the Scottish University's Road Relay Championships at Baillieston on Saturday.
First year student Mhairi ran the second leg for the team of three and completed the 5 mile course in 32 minutes 06 seconds.
The Uni's championship which is incorporated into the annual Allan Scally Road Relay saw the Lothian athletes' team finish sixth overall but third in the Uni championship behind the teams from University of Glasgow Hare and Hounds and Edinburgh University Hare and Hounds.
Mhairi ran the 17th fastest leg of the more than 50 runners who took part from the 17 teams.
Shane Fenton
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TOUGH GOING AT GOREBRIDGE
Updated: 2009-11-02
Not many club members braved the incessant rain on Sunday to splash their way around Gore Glen Park for the annual Lasswade AC Open Cross Country Races.
Those who did probably deserve a medal just for turning up.
Four completed the six miles of the Senior Men's race with first home in 9th place Brian Turner in 39 minutes 39 seconds, he was followed over the waterlogged finish line by Colin Meek in 14th place 41:30, Paul Craig 27th 45:58 and Alan McIntosh a couple of places behind in 29th 46:22.
This meant the Lothian RC men's team finished in 4th place.
Jill Horsburgh was the only lady member who decided to give it a go and she got round the 3.8 miles mudbath in 32 minutes 46 seconds which placed her 16th of the 27 hardy souls who completed the course.
Jill's offsprings Iain and Alice along with Lauren Arbuckle contested the Junior races.
In the Boys under-11 one mile race Iain finished 12th out of 29 finishers in 6 minutes 38 seconds.
Alice and Lauren contested the Girls under-13 two miles event with the latter coming home in 10th in 16 minutes 17 seconds with Alice not far behind in 18th 17:16. 28 completed.
Shane Fenton
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Scottish O League, Beecraigs
Updated: 2009-11-02
Eoin and I skipped Sunday training and braved the rain to take part in SOL7 at Beecraigs. We registered for the white course (the easiest that doesn't have a string to follow - 2.15km with 12 controls by the side of good paths).
Beecraigs is an area I am hugely familiar with, so navigation was not an issue to me as I 'shadowed' Eoin round, and so in spite of attempts to show Eoin how to read the map and a quick toilet break for Eoin at control 7 (the top of Guthries path), Eoin completed in 22:34, the fastest time of the day up to that point. His spirits undampened by the deluge (or perhaps it was the prospect of sweets), he then completed the String course, putting in another record time.
It was only afterwards, on noting that he was fastest in the white course for the entire day, did I begin to feel that something was amiss. We train them to be fast here at Lothian, but sadly not to read maps (and after all, he is still only five) - had I given too much assistance? A scan of the SOL rules reveals that parents must declare if 'assisting' rather than shadowing - oops - an email of confession has been sent to Tinto Orienteers!
A number of other Lothian club members also ran, all for Interlopers - we appear to have so many common members that they might be described as our orienteering alter egos. Included are David Godfree and Graeme Ackland who were 2nd and 5th in the (hardest?) Black course, Robin Galloway, 5th in the Brown course, Rob Bloor, 5th in the Brown course and Jane Ackland, 5th in the short Blue course.
In terms of Juniors, Chris Galloway who was so close to winning the U14 in the Junior Home Hill Running Internationals a couple of months ago, won the 3.325km Light Green course (he will have done his own map reading!). Chris had ran in an event the previous night, coming third (running round Beecraigs at night sounds like a spooky way to spend halloween to me). Younger brother Matthew Galloway came second in the slightly shorter Orange course while even younger Samuel Galloway (second in the recent Menstrie Mystery hill run) was third in the yellow category. Well done to everyone!
I'd be interested in any opinions of any of our orienteers on my poor form, if they want to post them on the forum. I can only protest inexperience as a defence.
Results
Interlopers OC
Matt Richardson
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IN THE PAPER
Updated: 2009-10-30
If you ran at the National Road Relay's at Cumbernauld last week your name is in the paper.
A full report from the event features is in this weeks West Lothian Courier[On sale now] with every Lothian RC member who ran getting a mention.
Shane Fenton
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Alternative Halloween Weekend
Updated: 2009-10-29
Or if you fancy something altogether different and closer to home, why not head for Beecraigs on Sunday morning for a spot of running with a map in your hand. Details below
Something different
Matt Richardson
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BUSY HALLOWEEN WEEKEND IN PROSPECT
Updated: 2009-10-29
Halloween weekend looks like being a busy one for athletes with a number of cross country and road races taking place all over Scotland.
However if you are in a swither as whether to run on Saturday or Sunday then i would choose the former with early weather forecasts hinting at gale force winds and torrential rain for the Sabbath.
Sataurday sees the annual running of the Allan Scally Road Relay which also incorporates the Scottish University Road Race Championships.
The event which is run in memory of the great Powderhall champion gets underway from Bannerman HS, Baillieston at 2pm.
Before that on Saturday morning the 5k parkruns in both Edinburgh and Glasgow set off at 9.30am.
On Sunday, the weekends cross country event takes place at Gorebridge with the annual running of the Lasswade AAC Open Cross Country Races at 12.30pm.
On the road the Strathaven 10k race sets off from Whitelee Forest at 11.30 am, further North the Dundee Road Runners stage the 10 mile Templeton Woods Race.
Sunday also sees the Lochaber Half Marathon which comes under orders from An Aird, Fort William at 12 noon.
Wherever you go, enjoy.
Shane Fenton
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Jedburgh
Updated: 2009-10-29
Jedburgh hosted a 10k and a half marathon event last weekend. Dave and Carol Mabon represented the club in the 10K, finishing in 44:06 (44th) and 56:08 (155th) respectively.
In the half marathon, Mike Lieberman completed the 13.1 miles in 1:35:42 (77th), while David Bathgate clocked 1:40:03 (110th). Well done to all.
Matt Richardson
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ROAD RELAYS ROUTE CHANGES
Updated: 2009-10-27
After 40 years of running on the same course at the original 1969 race, Shettleston Harriers have been forced to change their route for the 2009 Allan Scally Road Relays this Saturday October 31st.
Full details on Scottish Athletics website.
Shane Fenton
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NATIONAL XC RELAYS[CUMBERNAULD 2009]
Updated: 2009-10-25
The club fielded a fine turnout of eight teams at the Scottish Athletics National Relay Championships at Cumbernauld on Saturday.
Three in each of the Senior Men's and Women's races and two in the Junior Females category.
The highest finishers were the Women's 'A' team, running the first leg Louise Crilly got round in 18 minutes 44 seconds to hand over to second leg runner Mhairi Inglis in 39th place,
Mhairi ran a fine 17:09 and managed to overhaul 19 rivals and hand over to Edel Mooney to run the anchor leg in 20th place, Edel proceeded to run the 8th fastest leg of the day 15:44 to haul the team up to a commendable finishing place of 14th.
The women's 'B'trio of Lynne Murray 17:41, Jill Horsburgh 19:53 and Saran Jones 19:33 finished in 32nd spot with the 'C' team who were reresented by Jocelyn Moar 18:03, Lorna Eades 21:31 and Rosemary Ewing 20:26 in 44th, 63 teams took part with victory going to Central AC.
There was huge entry of 100 teams in the Senior Mens race with the Lothian 'A' team highest placed in 23rd, Robert Inglis led off with a 14:10 leg followed by Brian Turner 14:44, Graeme Ackland 16:18 and Alistair Robertson 15:06.
The 'B' team of Joe Robertson 17:23, Chris Rumbles 17:21, David Eades 16:45 and Ian Hall 32:03 were 90th with four places further back the 'C' foursome of Alan McIntosh 16:52, Kenton Jones 19:17, Scott Nelson 15:23 and Mark Kassyk 26:03.
Race winners were Shettleston AC.
Bethany Nelson led off the 'A' team in the Young Females event and got round in 13:09 she handed over to Lauren Arbuckle who ran a leg of 12:44, the anchor leg was run by Lana Turnbull who came home in a fine 11:16 for a team finishing place of 37th.
The 'B' team of Alice Horsburgh 13:27, Nicole Kellock 13:15 and Lara Steel 12:58 finished 56th.
61 teams contested this race which was won by Edinburgh AC.
Shane Fenton
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Aviemore Half Marathon
Updated: 2009-10-25
It was a weekend ago now but thought I'd highlight David Berrill, fresh from his recent sub-40 10k in Pitlochry, finished the Aviemore Half Marathon in a new PB of 1h29m23s (59th place), continuing his recent good form.
Mary Little also represented the club and finished in 2h05m32s (722nd place).
1000 runners (exactly) completed the race.
John Malcolm
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CLUB DUO WELL UP AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2009-10-25
Harry Mulholland and John Malcolm both had good runs at the 2nd of the weekly Edinburgh 5k parkruns.
Harry covered the course in 19 miutes 08 seconds to finish in 13th place, John wasn't far behind in 21st with his time of 19 minutes 53 seconds being 12 seconds faster than he had run at the inaugural race the previous week.
129 runners took part.
Shane Fenton
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NATIONAL RELAYS
Updated: 2009-10-24
The National Relays saw the Ladies 'A' team finish in 14th place with Edel running the 8th fastest leg.
The ladies ' B' team came home in 32nd position with the ' C ' team 44th.
The Men's 'A' team finished 22nd, the 'B' team 90th and the 'C' team 94th.
The Young Females team completed in 37th place.
[Report to follow].
Shane Fenton
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NATIONAL RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Updated: 2009-10-22
Club's from all over the country will converge on Cumbernauld this Saturday for the annual Scottish Athletics National Cross Country Relay Championships at Cumbernauld Park.
There will be four races, Young Females [3 X 2500 metres.], Young Males [3 X 2500 metres], Junior/Senior Women [3 X 4000 metres] and Junior/ Senior Men [4 X 4000 metres].
The event also incorporates the Masters Relays.
There promises to be a good turn out from the Lothian Club with 41 runners already pencilled in at the early declaration stage.
20 in the Junior/Senior Mem, 15 in the Junior/Senior Women and half a dozen in the Young Female category.
Unfortunately, unlike the previous two weekends when conditions were top notch for xc running, if early forecasts are correct, competitors are set to endure adverse weather on Saturday with rain and strong brisk winds set to hit Scotland.
* Note that there are roadworks on the A80 approaching Cumbernauld from the North and South, so please allow extra time for your journey.
Shane Fenton
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NEW YEAR ATHLETICS GALA.
Updated: 2009-10-21
NEW YEAR SPRINT & ATHLETICS GALA 2009, 28th and 29th DECEMBER.
MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE.
Over £10,000 in prize-money, featuring the 110 metres New Year Sprint Powderhall Handicap.
Other events, Open 90 metres and 1600 metres Handicaps.
100 metres Backmarkers Invitation Handicap.
Open Veterans 90 metres Handicap.
Youth's 90 metres and 800 metres Handicaps.
UNDER SHGA & SCOTTISH ATHLETICS RULES.
Athletes are reminded that this years event will take place on Monday 28th December and Tuesday 29th December. Entries close on 1st November, anyone wishing to enter should contact Frank Hanlon (Promoter)
Frank Hanlon
141 Cameron Crescent
Bonnyrigg
Midlothian
EH19 2PH
Telephone & Fax 0131 663 6472
Entry Form can also be downloaded from Website www.newyearsprint.com
Shane Fenton
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EAST DISTRICT LEAGUE [STIRLING UNI].
Updated: 2009-10-20
Conditions were ideal below glorious autumnal skies for the first match in the East District Cross Country League at Stirling University on Saturday [17th Oct].
A total of 26 club members contested the various categories.
The club were successful in the combined Senior/Junior under-20 women's race.
Mhairi Inglis, who has recently returned to action after injury finished 8th overall out of the 75 finishers but more importantly first Junior under-20.
Mhairi covered the 6k course in 23 minures 15 seconds.
Other Lothian placings in this race were, 19th J Moar[[23:15], 37th J Horsburgh[24:42], 39th S Jones[27:44] and 66th C Shanley[29:52].
After the first match the Lothian ladies sit in 5th place in the league standings.
In the Senior Men's race an excellent turnout of eleven Lothian runners were among the 197 who completed the 9k course.
First back in 21st place overall and 5th Junior under-20 was Robert Inglis in a time of [29:54].
Following Robert home was, 27th B Harman[29:54],37th R Milne[31:13],45th A Robertson[31:41],75th S Nelson[33:53], 76th D Unwin[33:59, 87th C Eades[34:29, 104th A McIntosh[35:33], 145th C Rumbles[37:28], 156th R Morris[38:46 and 170th J Alexander[40:51].
The Lothian mens team sit in sixth place in the league.
There was some good running in the lower age group categories , in the girls under-11 section over 1.6km, A Lickley came home in 4th[6:39] with H Shanley in 13th [7:35]. 25 ran.
In the boys equivalent I Horsburgh was 22nd [6:32] and A Lickley 24th[6.39]. 44 ran.
The girls under-13 trio also did well, Lauren Arbuckle got round the 2.5km course in [11:37] for 12th place with Bethany Nelson 24th [12:34] and Alice Horsburgh 29th[12:49]. 40 ran.
The sole club runner in the boys under-13s was S Jones who came home in 37th place [12:24] out of the 47 finishers.
In the combined under-15/under17 race over 3km L Turnbull was 16th overall and 6th under-17[12:16] with L Steel 42nd[14:03]. 50 ran.
[Hopefully some pics to follow].
The cross country season continues this Saturday with the Scottish Athletics Relay Championships at Cumbernauld.
Photos
Shane Fenton
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EAST DIST XC LEAGUE
Updated: 2009-10-18
The first of the three matches in the East District XC League took place at Stirling University on Saturday.
There was a good turnout of 26 runners from Lothian RC over the various age categories.
The Senior/Junior women's team currently lie in 5th place with the Senior/Junior Men in 6th.
The under 11 girls also ran well to place 6th.
[FULL REPORT TO FOLLOW].
Shane Fenton
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JOHN ON HIS OWN AT PARKRUN
Updated: 2009-10-18
John Malcolm was the club's sole representative at the first ever Edinburgh 5k parkrun.
John completed the course along the Cramond/Silverknowes waterfront in 20 minutes 05 seconds.
Despite being in opposition to the first East League XC meeting in Stirling and a number of other events, over 200 runners took part in a race which will now become a weekly occurrence.
Shane Fenton
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EDINBURGH PARKRUN [NEW WEEKLY EVENT]
Updated: 2009-10-15
Edinburgh parkrun - Weekly Free 5km Timed Run
Edinburgh parkrun is free but you must register in advance.
Edinburgh parkrun starts on 17th October at 9.30am
Launch Day programme - 17th October 2009 09:10am - Congregate around the mast adjacent to the Cramond Island causeway.
09:30am - The first Edinburgh Parkrun gets underway.
Enjoy a post event banana courtesy of Scotmid Co-operative.
Free launch day giveaways to all runners from Local Businesses.
What is Edinburgh parkrun?
It is a 5km run - it's you against the clock.
Every Saturday at 09:30
Where is it?
It's run on Edinburgh, Cramond/Silverknowes promenade.
How fast do I have to be?
Everyone runs for their own enjoyment. Go along along and join in whatever your pace!
Shane Fenton
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STIRLING TO HOST XC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Updated: 2009-10-14
The 2010 British University & College Sports [BUCS] Cross Country Championships will be held at the University of Stirling on Saturday 6th February 2010.
Stirling last hosted the event in 2006.
Shane Fenton
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XC RELAYS [FULL UPDATED REPORT]
Updated: 2009-10-13
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The 2009/2010 Cross Country season got underway at the weekend with the Scottish Athletics East District Relay Championships at the Meadowmill Sports Complex, Prestonpans.
Condition's both overhead and underfoot were ideal for running.
The Lothian Running Club were out in force and fielded six teams over the various categories.
The nearest the club came to a medal was in the Senior Female 3 X 4000 metres race.
Jocelyn Moar led off the opening leg and got round in 16 mins 52 secs to hand over to Scottish junior internationalist Sarah Inglis in 14th place, Inglis once again showed excellent form and was soon picking off her rivals.
Sarah's time of 14 mins 10 secs was the fastest leg time by a female on the day and she passed over to anchor leg runner Edel Mooney in 4th place.
Irish internationalist Mooney would have to claw back a 43 second deficit if she was to overhaul the 3rd place Fife AC runner and claim a bronze medal.
Despite a gallant effort, the sanctuary of the winning line came in time for the Fife athlete with a rapidly closing Edel only 21 seconds down in 14mins 46 secs in fourth place.
The ladies 'B' team of Louise Crilley[16:47], Jill Horsburgh[18:36] and Saran Jones
[18:11] finished in 14th place out of a total of 22 teams.
The winners were the 'A' team from Central AC.
The Senior Mens 4 X 4000 metres race saw 54 teams make the start line, including three from the Lothian Club.
The 'A' team of Robert Inglis[13:04],Ross Milne[13:17],Alistair Robertson[14:09] and Darren Thomson[14:39] placed 10th.
The 'B' squad of Scott Nelson[15:30],Alan McIntosh[15:43], Harry Mulholland[15:54] and Ian Hall[20;16] completed in 42nd, with the 'C' team who were represented by Kenton Jones[16;16], Darrin Unwin[15:13], Alec Agnew[17:25] and Colin Banham [18:55] five places further back in 47th.
Neal Drummond[25:33] ran a solo leg.
Victory, as in the women's race went to Central AC.
The club were represented in the Young Females 3 X 2500 metres race by under-13 duo Alice Horsburgh[12:45] and Lauren Arbuckle[11:55], the latter handed over to under-17 runner Lana Turnbull for the final leg, Lana produced a fine run of [10:30] to haul the team up to a creditable 10th place out of 23 teams. Under-13 Bethany Nelson[12:19] ran a solo leg.
Winners of this category were the team from Edinburgh AC.
The cross country season continues this Saturday with the first match in the East District League at Stirling University.
Shane Fenton
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East District Cross Country Relays
Updated: 2009-10-11
Shane sent me some photos of the relay, taken by Willie Lyall. These can be seen at the link below.
Photos
Matt Richardson
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Linlithgow Photos
Updated: 2009-10-10
Aine Bailey's dad took some pictures of the Fun Run, featuring the tremendous trio of Aine, Erin and Eilidh. He also took some pictures of 10K dud, yours truly and Eilidh's dad, Mark. Follow the link below to see these
Linlithgow photos
Matt Richardson
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EAST DIST. XC RELAY CH.
Updated: 2009-10-10
The club were well represented at the relay championships fielding six team's.
The young females trio finished in 10th place out of the 23 teams who contested the race.
In the senior female category the 'A' team just missed out on a top three finish coming home in 4th place,with the 'B' team in 14th out of a total of 22 teams.
In the senior men's race in which 54 teams set off, the 'A' team crossed the finish line in 10th position with the 'B' team 42nd and the 'C' team 47th.
[FULL REPORT TO FOLLOW]. Hopefully some pics as well.
Shane Fenton
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''MUD SWEAT AND TEARS''
Updated: 2009-10-08
The 2009/2010 Cross Country season gets underway this Saturday with the District Relay Championship's, between then and next spring when the season culminates with the National Championships in Falkirk, such events will take place almost every week all over the country and further afield.
Cross country is perhaps the most basic form of a running race. Races are held over all types of terrain but especially on natural surfaces such as grass, heathland or rough tracks.
The origins of the sport are lost in history although it is clear that men (and women) have enjoyed competitive running for centuries. The ability to run fast also leads to a natural advantage when hunting, escaping from predators and during combat. Messengers during wartime needed to run fast as well.
Like many of today's Highland Games events cross country running was one of the events that evolved from the activities of the mountain dwelling clans in their leisure time.
Forced to rely on their own amusements and sports, they would lean towards activities involving feats of strength, speed and agility suited to their outdoor life spent traversing the rocky mountainsides and crossing swift flowing burns.
In the wild and mountainous Highland countryside, where no roads existed and peat bogs, boulders and scree, or fast flowing burns were likely to slow down, cripple or down the most surefooted horse, by far the quickest means of communication was BY A MAN RUNNING ACROSS COUNTRY.
The first cross country races were held over relatively rough terrain compared with the modern events. Until comparatively recently the rules for cross country stipulated that the course had to include a section of ploughed field.
The aim was to make the course a proper test for the true cross country runner and less easy for the (generally) faster track runners. For this reason it was quite common for the best cross country runners to be also-rans on the track and for the track stars of the day to be left at the back of the field over the country.
Women first got involved in cross country in the 1870's in the form of ''Hare and Hounds'', the Hares would set off and leave a paper trail, the hounds would set off some 10 to 15 minutes later and the first to catch their respective Hare would be the winner.
Cross Country running was in fact an Olympic sport up until 1924 although it wasn't until the 1960's the I.A.A.F recognised it as a sport for women.
This is the time of the year many of you club athletes look forward to, here's to an autumn and winter of ''Mud Sweat and Tears''. ENJOY.
Shane Fenton
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LOCH NESS
Updated: 2009-10-05
A contingent of club runners were among a record entry at this years Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and River Ness 10k on Sunday.
Alan Robertson was the first Lothian runner to complete the picturesque marathon course in 3 hours 22 minutes 56 seconds, he was followed home by club mates Scott Nelson 3:59:23, Jim Alexander 4:06:48 and Alison McQuillen 4:51:22.
In the 10k event Peter West was the club's sole representative getting round in 40 minutes 19 seconds.
Shane Fenton
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Lothian ladies take team prize at Dunbar
Updated: 2009-10-04
East Lothian was bright but windy (in the extreme) on Saturday for the Dunbar 10 mile multi-terrain race. Saran had hated the race last year when conditions could merely be described as blustery, so I did wonder why she agreed to a late entry this year, given the fact that gales were forecast and did actually materialise. I guess it was the fact that with Marie Storrie pre-entered Saran had her eye on that team prize again. On the positive side conditions underfoot were good and much drier than last year.The race is great (in retrospect), taking in road, tracks, fields and a very exposed hillside. Of the trio Marie established an early lead and finished 3rd woman overall.Saran and I both ran slower times than last year but still managed to finish 5th and 6th women respectively and take 1st vet and 1st super-vet prizes. But almost better than the vouchers and the bottles of wine was the Asda pineapple lolly thoughtfully provided by ex-Lothian member and race marshall George Gilhooley. Can recommend those for trail race goody bags, Mags.
Jill Horsburgh
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[McANDREW ROAD RELAY] TEAM FINE FOURTH---SARAH FASTEST FEMALE.
Updated: 2009-10-04
In less than ideal conditions the club trio of Sarah Inglis, Lana Turnbull and Lynne Murray turned in a fine performance to finish in 4th place from a total of 27 teams at the 70th running of the McAndrew Road Relay Race at Jordanhill, Glasgow on Saturday 3rd October.
Sarah Inglis time of 18 minutes 11 seconds for the opening leg [3.25 miles] was the fastest on the day by a female.
Sarah handed over to fellow junior Lana Turnbull with a lead of around a minute, Lana who was overhauled by the eventual winners and runners up VP Glasgow and Springburn Harriers got round in a good 22 minutes 07 seconds.
Third leg runner for Lothian was veteran Lynne Murray who started in third place, Lynne also excelled with a fine run of 21 minutes 50 seconds [fourth quickest female vet].
She was however closed down in the latter stage of the race by Glasgow Uni Hare & Hounds who took third with the Lothian ladies a creditable fourth.
Shane Fenton
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BUSY HOLIDAY WEEKEND AHEAD
Updated: 2009-10-02
A busy holiday weekend is in prospect for athletes and fun run runners with events taking place the length and breadth of the country.
However anyone braving the roads and hills on Saturday will have gale force winds and squally showers to contend with if the forecasters are correct.
The McAndrew Road Relays take place at Jordanhill, Glasgow from 3pm while the Ben Venue Hill Race in the Trossachs sets off at 1pm.
Closer to home the British Energy Dunbar 10 mile multi terrain race comes under orders at 11am.
The big event on Sunday, when an improvement in the weather is expected, is the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon [10am] along with supporting events the River Ness 10k [11am] and River Ness Fun Run [10-15am. All events depart from the Queens Park Stadium, Inverness.
Also on Sunday there is the Atlantis Leisure Oban Half Marathon[12 noon] and the Strathcarron Hospice 10k and Fun Run at Denny [11am].
Over the Border in Cumbria the British and Irish Junior Home Hill International takes place at Sedburgh.
Shane Fenton
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Portobello Aquathlon 27-09-09
Updated: 2009-09-29
Amy and Andrew Lickley limbered up for the Linlithgow Fun Run with the Portobello Aquathlon - 150m swim in the pool and 1500m run on the promenade.
Racing 8-10 year olds from all over Scotland, Amy was 3rd of 14 girls in 8:58, and Andrew 5th of 8 boys, in 9:18.
Both kids lost ground slightly on the swim but held their own in the run.
Robin Lickley
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Lothian Juniors well represented at Linlithgow
Updated: 2009-09-29
Yes there was a 10K in Linlithgow this weekend, but our younger runners competed over (approximately) 1500m in the hotly contested Fun Run. First Lothian runner home was Iain Horsburgh in 14th place (7:05), followed by sister Alice (7:20, 24th), Bethany Nelson (7:39, 35th), Amy Lickley (7:47, 43rd), Andrew Lickley (7:48, 44th), Scott Nelson (8:30, 87th), Aine Bailey (9:25, 154th), Sophie Hollingsworth (9:30, 160th), Erin Taylor (9:55, 172nd) and Eilidh Anderson (11:30, 217th). I know Erin and Eilidh both beat last years times comfortably so clearly Friday nights in the 'sprint' group are paying off. Well done to everyone who took part.
One notable achievement in the senior race - Chris Beamish of Linlithgow, who many of you will know from recent Friday nights at Craigswood proved he has more fast-twitch fibres than brain cells by running two fixtures in one day. He completed the Dumfries half marathon on Sunday morning, finishing in 20th position in 1:24:46. Clearly he didn't save too much for the afternoon fixture, finishing a merely respectable 94th in 45:18!
Also a big shout to his club for once again coming up trumps with the t-shirts that people will actually use to run rather than do the painting in.
Fun Run results
Senior Results
Matt Richardson
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ANOTHER AWARD FOR LAUREN
Updated: 2009-09-28
A club athlete is set to pick up a prestigeous award later in the year.
Lauren Arbuckle has been rewarded for her consistency on this summer's Highland Games circuit.
The 12 year old was named at the weekend as the Scottish Highland Games Association's ''Female athlete of the Year''.
The Addiewell youngster was also the winner of the SHGA's season long points league for youth's in races over 800 metres.
Shane Fenton
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SUNDAY'S 10K ACTION
Updated: 2009-09-28
There was a large turn out of runners from the club at Sunday's Linlithgow 10k Race, first back in 22nd place was Alistair Robertson 39 mins 23 secs, followed home by, 33rd Scott Nelson 40.36, 36th Alan McIntosh 41.00, 44th Matt Richardson 41.55, 46th Alan Robertson 41.57, 50th Peter West 42.20, 69th David Mabon 43.59, 114th Jill Horsburgh 46.25, 145th Saran Jones 47.55, 223rd Jim Salvage 51.13, 237th Colin Banham 51.37, 276th Robin Lickley 51.14, 291st Mary Little 53.41, 320th Pauline Hughes 55.17, 335th Carol Mabon 56.27, 484th Grainne Kelly 75.56. 491 finished.
Elsewhere, David Berril finished 14th [38.47] in the Pitlochry 10k while in Fife, Peter Weeks came home 58th [42.51] in the East Neuk 10k at Anstruther.
Shane Fenton
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Scott Fraser wins the Two Breweries
Updated: 2009-09-28
Scott Fraser achieved a brilliant win at the Two Breweries hill race. Scott managed to do just enough to stay in front of Andy Symonds, finishing just 20 seconds ahead of him (2:47:30).
Robin Galloway took to the hills again managing an excellent 11th place (3:07:45). Tosh Brannan was 47th (3:50:28) while John Malcolm finished in 86th position (4:26:10). We were well represented!
106 finished.
Full Results
Photos
Matt Richardson
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Drummond vs Gebreselassie
Updated: 2009-09-23
Berlin 20/09/09
While there was plenty of action for the sprinters at the weekend, long distance fanciers shifted attention to Germany – 42.195Km of flat, if warm (24deg), conditions. Firstly, it has to be said, the handicapper killed off genuine competition by setting Haile off a good 16 minutes ahead of me, as opposed to about 2hr 15min behind, which would have ensured a proper contest. Opportunity for cheating – you might have skipped from 21Km to 37Km via a refreshing beer – was effectively nixed by split timing pads every 5Km. Long but well supported slog around the city – you cross The Wall four times – with a bit of a noodle near the end before the final turn into the last 1Km and a bit up the main drag.
“Under Den Linden, Tomasz?”
“Ja. Finishing straight, Neal.”
The most welcome words I had ever heard from a fellow runner. Through the Brandenburg gate, under the banner and it’s medal and story time. With typical teutonic efficiency, your finishing certificate with split times is on hand as you leave the finish area.
4:25:56, and most of me still hurts. Thanks to many fellow members for help, advice and encouragement.
Neal D.
Neal Drummond
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Stirling Effort
Updated: 2009-09-21
Thanks Shane - yes I finally achieved sub-40 on the flat and fast course that is Stirling. The race was chipped, so inspired by my 'from the back' Glasgow effort, and taking advice from the marshalls that the course was wide, I was last to cross the start line, more than a minute after the hooter went. I had to go at that point as small children were making for the start line to 'pretend' they were running the race. I could hear a few folk laughing as I finally set off.
Over the next six miles I overtook 684 people exactly, most in the first four miles. After that, with about 40 seconds in the bag (for sub 40), I began to run out of gas. While I wasn't going to trouble the Shettleston Eritreans (I did give them a head start), or Ross Milne for that matter (I was always going to be second Lothian runner), I held on for the elusive sub-40. Mission accomplished - now I can hang up my racing flats and dream of the hills. Well nearly - Linlithgow next week.
Full Results
Matt Richardson
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ROSS & MATT IN 10K ACTION
Updated: 2009-09-20
Ross Milne and Matt Richardson were the club's representatives at the Stirling 10k event on Sunday[20th Sept].
Ross was an excellent 13th in 32 minutes 10 seconds while Matt also turned in a fine performance to finish 155th in 39 minutes 45 seconds.[Race report from Matt to follow, hopefully].
A total of 839 runners completed the course.
Shane Fenton
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Great North Run (Mini and Junior)
Updated: 2009-09-20
Andrew Lickley was FIRST home in the Great North Mini Run on Saturday morning in Newcastle, leading "Wave 1" all the way and cruising home in 5:08 over the "approx 1 mile" course, crossing the swing bridge and millenium bridge over the river Tyne.
In the Great North Junior Run, Amy Lickley (10), nursing a sore ankle, was 32= of 494 girls in the 9-11 category, crossing the line in 18:45, after her longest ever run ("approx 3 miles").
I'm not sure I'm confident about the advertised 1 mile and 3 mile distances for these events, but both kids did really well!
Robin Lickley
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DOONHILL ALL THE WAY FOR KATE
Updated: 2009-09-18
The club's Kate Kitchin finished second female in Wednesday nights [16th Sep] Caerketton Downhiller.
The athletes set off from the East Cairn to cover the 1.8km course which has a vertical drop of 300 metres before finishing on the Biggar Road.
Kate covered the course in 7 minutes 30 seconds.
Shane Fenton
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BUSY WEEKEND IN PROSPECT
Updated: 2009-09-18
Athletes and fun runners should be out in abundance this weekend with a plethora of events due to be staged up and down the country and over the Border,
On Saturday the Cashel Hill/Trail Race takes place from Balmaha, this is an 8k race over forest paths with a 240m climb, the action gets underway at 12.30pm.
Further North the Morvern Hill Race sets off from Aboyne at 1pm
Any athlete who was planning to run the weekly Glasgow Parkrun at Pollok should look for another race, this week's event has regrettably had to be cancelled due to the park staging the International Highland Cattle Show.
On Sunday a big field of runners will set off from Forthbank Stadium for the City of Stirling 10k Race, this is the final counting event in the Stewarts Scottish Road Race Grand Prix Series.
Also on the Sabbath there are 10k races at both Buckie[2pm] and Barrhead[10.30pm Cowan Park].
For Hill runners the Merrick Hill Race comes under orders from Bruce's Stone,Glentrool at 1pm
And of course over the entire weekend the Great North Miles and Great North Run takes place in and around the Newcastle area.
Shane Fenton
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COMRIE HILLS RELAY
Updated: 2009-09-16
The club quartet of Edel Mooney,Mark Kassyk,Lorna and Colin Eades finished 20th overall and fourth mixed team at the Comrie Hills Relays on Sunday 13th September.
Edel ran the fastest leg by a female.
Shane Fenton
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CLUB PAIR CLINCH SHGA LEAGUE TITLES
Updated: 2009-09-13
Lothian Running Club duo Darren Thomson and Lauren Arbuckle were in celebratory mood at the weekend as both clinched their respective Scottish Highland Games Association points leagues at the Pitlochry Highland Games.
Going into the final day Darren lay in second place in the up to 200 metres sprint league, 3 points behind leader Willie Bates from Tullibody.
The Bathgate sprinter gave himself a great chance to reduce the deficit in the Open 90 metres handicap when he reached the final and his rival didn't.
However he blew the opportunity, points are only awarded for the first three places and Darren could only finish in fifth place.
It was now all down to one race the 200 metres handicap, both Thomson and rival Bates won through to the final,the scenario now was the Lothian athlete had to finish in first or second place with Bates out of the first three, and that's exactly what occured with Darren running a marvelous race to come through late to take second place and with Willie Bates only fifth the title was Darren's by a single point.
Later in the day, boosted by winning the title Darren also claimed victory in the Open 400 metres handicap turning in another excellent performance.
12 year old Lauren Arbuckle arrived at Pitlochry carrying a three point lead in the Youth's over 400 metres league.
The only event on the day in this category was the Youth's 800 metres handicap, such was the size of the entry the race had to be split.
The only athlete who could overhaul Lauren was Dunfermline West Fife's Craig Stephens and he would need to win to claim the title, he ran in the first of the two races but failed to reach a place.
Lauren ran in the second of the 800 metres she was also unplaced but that now didn't matter as the title was already hers.
This was a fine reward for the Lothian pair who have competed with regularity on the games circuit from late May.
There was success for other Lothian athletes at Pitlochry, Robert Inglis ended the season on a winning note by racing from the backmark to take the winning tape in the Open 1600 metres handicap, Robert was also third in the Scottish Highland Games Association scratch 1600 metres Championship and fourth in the Open 3200 metres handicap.
One of the Lothian club's veteran athlete's Jill Horsburgh was also in action, Jill kicked off with a sixth place in the 800 metres, followed by a fifth in the 1600 then another sixth in the 3200 metres.
Another veteran John McStewart from Armadale was also in the money, with a third place in the Open 90 metres handicap.
John's three grand daughters were also taking part in the games, twins Ashley and Sarah from Blackburn contested the Open 90 and 200 metres but were out of the prizes.
10 year old Hannah Stewart who has had a good first season on the circuit finished in third place in the Youth's 800 metres handicap along with brother and sister Iain and Alice Horsburgh who just missed out on prize money places.
Hannah's third place also secured her of third place behind Lauren Arbuckle in the Youth's points league.
Darren Thomson and Lauren Arbuckle along with Iain Horsburgh who was joint winner of the Fife Games Associations points league for youth's and Hannah Stewart who was third in the SHGA points league will receive their awards at the end of November at the Scottish Highland Games Association's annual presentation dinner in Glenrothes.
Shane Fenton
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BIG DAY AT GAMES FINALE FOR CLUB DUO.
Updated: 2009-09-10
Saturday sees the curtain come down on the 2009 Highland Games season at Pitlochry and it promoses to be a big day for two Lothian Club athletes who are both in a strong position to win Scottish Highland Games Associations points leagues.
12 year old Lauren Arbuckle currently leads the league for youth's in events over 400 metres, with only an 800 metres to run the Addiewell youngster currently heads the table by three points from her nearest pursuer.
If Lauren hangs on to take the title she will be following in the footsteps of club triplets, Sarah, Mhairi and Robert Inglis who who took the title in 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively.
In contrast Darren Thomson is at present three points behind the leader in the Open league for events up to 200 metres, but can close the gap on Saturday as he has races over 90 and 200 metres.
The Bathgate sprinter has already won the Fife Highland Games league for sprint races.
Hopefully the duo will be in celebratory mood on Saturday evening.
Shane Fenton
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A message for David Bell
Updated: 2009-09-08
I received the following message and photo for David Bell. I can't find his email so I'll share it with everyone
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I was in Chamonix supporting a friend who had been running in the MB CCC. I was walking back into town via the race route and met a girl called Sharon who said she was waiting for a friend to come in so that she could hand him a flag to carry. I said I would try to take a photo for them if I saw him coming through.
From the results I managed to track David down to your running club and see that you have made a posting about him on your news page.
The atmosphere in Chamonix is fantastic for this event and I admire anyone who completes this challenge. I run with a club in West Sussex and prefer to run on the South Downs rather than on road, clearly this is not tough enough and I will have to come to Scotland to get some more serious hill training done!!
Anyway, only one of the photos came out well so I would be pleased if you could pass this on to David and send him my congratulations for completing this challenge.
Regards
Jannion
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Photo
Matt Richardson
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Ross 20th at Glasgow
Updated: 2009-09-08
Well done to Ross Milne for a awesome performance in the Glasgow Half Ross competed the course in 1.hour 10 mins to come home in 20 place. An estimated 10,000 ran the course
Matt Richardson
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Glasgow Half from the back
Updated: 2009-09-06
A smattering of Lothian runners graced the streets of Glasgow today. I was one of them.
Arriving late, I thought it would be a good idea to join the front of the second group rather than attempt to start at the back of the first lot (the whites). Unfortunately it wasn't long before the start before I realised that actually the yellows were the fourth and final group to go off.
The yellows were the place to be - I had a bit of a look at the greens in front, but there was no way I was going to get anywhere near the front of that lot, so I rejoined the yellows, eccentric bunch that they were. There was a guy from Kilmarnock who had brought his own cutlery, a smattering of fancy dress characters and absolutely no club vests - I was well out of my depth here. A few minutes before the start Alison McQuillen joined me at the front of the crowd.
We finally got going twenty minutes after the whites, immediately me and two other guys pulled out into the lead. This was a surreal experience for a no hoper such as myself - within a few hundred yards we had got an impressive lead and were running through an empty course in central Glasgow with only a few spectators cheering us on our way for company. It was the fastest start to a race since the Menstrie Mystery where the kids all left me standing. However the easy progress was not to last.
As we ran towards the Erskine Bridge I could see a huge bunch of runners ahead - the greens. Once on the bridge I hit the mass of runners, and slowly picked my way through them. Once of the bridge it was easier to make progress through the crowds. I'm no fast runner, but the difference in pace made me feel like I was.
By the end of the race, I was still passing people, but by now they were mostly blue numbers and gaining places had become more of an effort. After about 11 miles fatigue and a blister were starting, but I finished in 1:31:43, which for me, slow as I am, is a PB. I should say that in spite of the exhilarating experience of passing so many people and the fact that I was suprisingly un-held up, starting so near the back is not a good idea. The pace difference and the darting through small gaps is a bit of a hazard to you and others - I won't be predicting two and a half hours next year to get that prized yellow number. However my stupidity did make for a memorable experience.
Club Results (as far as I know)
Matt Richardson
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Edinburgh Triathletes Junior Autumn Aquathlon
Updated: 2009-09-06
Amy and Andrew Lickley each took on 10 other athletes from all over Scotland in the 9-10 age groups of the Edinburgh Triathletes Junior Autumn Aquathlon this morning.
Amy was 2nd after the 100m swim and about 50m back after the transition, but overtook the leader with 200 of the 1000m run to go, only to be pipped on the line in an exciting sprint finish.
Andrew also put on a great sprint finish, but not quite making the podium.
LRC training paying off, I think - both kids showing huge improvements on their previous performances.
Robin Lickley
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WEST LOTHIAN COURIER
Updated: 2009-09-04
An article featuring reports from Falkirk Cup, Oban & Birnam Highland Games as well as the Junior Hill Race Trials all in this weeks edition of the paper.
Shane Fenton
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BLAIRGOWRIE GAMES CANCELLED
Updated: 2009-09-03
BLAIRGOWRIE GAMES CANCELLED
Due to continuous heavy rain for more than 24 hours resulting in the park being waterlogged, the organisers have taken the difficult decision to cancel this years event.
Shane Fenton
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Junior Home International Trials
Updated: 2009-08-31
The full results are out and we were well represented.
Lana Turnbull was 5th in the under 16 girls race, in just under 24 minutes, while Edel Mooney was 1st woman in the open race. Sadly she's a couple of years too old to qualify.
Chris Galloway lost out by just a few seconds having lead on the way up, to finish second in the U14 boys race. I spoke to Max Aitchison who won and he told me that Chris pushed him all the way to the finish - a hard fought battle.
Alastair 'Tee' Robertson finished third in the U19 race, running the 6.3km/410m course in 32:41. I'd struggle to run that on the flat! The full results are on SHR below. Open the file with word.
JHI Results
Matt Richardson
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Ultra Tour du Mont Blanc
Updated: 2009-08-31
Many congrats go to Davie Bell for a superb performance in the Ultra Tour du Mont Blanc (UTMB).
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